Relating your rotator cuff tear to your car accident can be extremely difficult. Because the majority of tears are caused by wear and tear, it's not uncommon for an insurance company to deny a person's claim and say that the car accident wasn't the cause.
Heart attacks. If your arteries become completely blocked, it can cause a heart attack (myocardial infarction). Heart attacks can permanently damage the heart muscle and, if not treated straight away, can be fatal. Dial 999 for immediate medical assistence if you think you're having a heart attack.
Blockages may also occur in the renal arteries, which supply blood to the kidneys. This can cause symptoms, such as high blood pressure and possibly kidney failure. If the femoral artery, which supplies blood to the leg, becomes blocked it may result in pain and weakness in the leg.