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Utilizing Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Devices in Acute Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock
Published on: June 12, 2021
Ventricular septal rupture following myocardial infarction: A potentially fatal complication
Athanasios Saplaouras1, Antigoni Sakellaropoulou1, Panagiotis Mililis1
1Second Department of Cardiology "Evangelismos" General Hospital of Athens Athens Greece.
Abstract:
Mechanical complications of acute myocardial infarction include ventricular septal rupture (VSR), free wall rupture, and ischemic mitral regurgitation. Postinfarction VSR is a rare but serious complication of myocardial infarction. VSR has a lower incidence in the era of new reperfusion therapies. However, clinicians should be aware of this potentially fatal complication as the mortality remains extremely high. Early diagnosis and treatment are the cornerstones of achieving a better outcome.
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