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[Ventricular septal defect following myocardial infarct]
L von Segesser1, E Bauer, A Laske
1Klinik für Herzgefässchirurgie und Medizinische Poliklinik, Universitätsspital Zürich.
Summary
Surgical closure of postinfarction ventricular septal defects (VSD) is crucial. Mortality is higher in patients requiring intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) support before surgery.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiac Surgery