What is the progression of care for an athlete who experiences commotio cordis?

After commotio cordis, if an athlete is properly treated and survives, there will likely mean follow-up with cardiac testing, typically with a cardiologist. However, most of that testing will likely return normal, verifying that this was an episode of commotio cordis and not any other underlying abnormalities. The return to play can vary depending on different factors and depending on the specialists and the individual situation.