Traumatic ischaemic cardiomyopathy in a 27-year-old: a case report.

Background: Coronary injury after blunt chest trauma is rare. This case illustrates the importance of evaluating for coronary injury after any episode of blunt chest wall trauma.

Case Summary: We review the case of a 27-year-old male who presented with acutely decompensated heart failure several months after a motor vehicle accident with chest wall impact from the steering wheel.