Ventricular free-wall rupture after myocardial infarction. Treatment and outcome.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Ventricular free-wall rupture remains one of the leading causes of death after myocardial infarction (MI). With increased abilities for diagnosis and resuscitation techniques, surgical correction of free-wall myocardial defects resulting from ischemia and necrosis may become a simple modality of treatment, resulting in improvement of the survival rate. We are reporting our experience with four patients with ventricular free-wall rupture after MI, with emphasis on clinical presentation, diagnosis, and surgical management.
Medical subject headings
- Heart Rupture, Post-Infarction