A ______ is the result of blunt chest trauma and is associated with an irregular pulse and sometimes dangerous cardiac rhythms.

A. cardiac tamponade
B. pulmonary contusion
C. myocardial contusion
D. traumatic asphyxia


Answer: C. myocardial contusion

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