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An 80-Year-Old Man with Inferior Wall Myocardial Infarction and Cardiogenic Shock: Case Report

Korakoth Towashiraporn, Decho Jakrapanichakul, Wanchai Wongkornrat

    Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet Thangphaet
    |June 22, 2018
    PubMed

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    A ruptured papillary muscle head caused severe mitral regurgitation and cardiogenic shock after a heart attack. Prompt intervention included stenting the coronary artery and mitral valve repair, leading to patient recovery.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Cardiovascular Surgery
    • Interventional Cardiology

    Background:

    • Inferior wall myocardial infarction can lead to severe mitral regurgitation.
    • Ruptured papillary muscle head is a rare but critical complication.
    • Cardiogenic shock necessitates urgent management.

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