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[Cardiac ruptures in acute myocardial infarction]

B S Sukovatykh1, N V Bolomatov2, D V Sidorov3

  • 1Department of General Surgery, Kursk State Medical University of the FR Ministry of Public Health, Kursk, Russia.

Angiologiia I Sosudistaia Khirurgiia = Angiology and Vascular Surgery
|June 24, 2021
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Myocardial ruptures are dangerous heart attack complications. This review analyzes their link to thrombolytic therapy and interventions, stressing prevention and treatment strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Medical Research

Background:

  • Myocardial rupture is a critical complication of myocardial infarction.
  • Understanding rupture mechanisms is vital for patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current literature on myocardial ruptures post-infarction.
  • To analyze the relationship between heart ruptures and reperfusion therapies.
  • To discuss diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for myocardial rupture.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of Russian and international studies.
  • Analysis of clinical data on thrombolytic therapy and percutaneous coronary intervention.
  • Examination of pathomechanisms and diagnostic methods.

Main Results:

  • Myocardial ruptures are associated with systemic thrombolytic therapy and percutaneous coronary intervention.
  • Pharmacological pre- and post-conditioning may prevent reperfusion injury.
  • Diagnosis involves clinical and instrumental methods, with surgical treatment tailored to rupture type and revascularization needs.

Conclusions:

  • Myocardial rupture necessitates a comprehensive approach, including understanding its link to reperfusion therapies.
  • Preventive strategies like pharmacological conditioning are crucial.
  • Tailored surgical interventions are key for managing this severe complication.

Keywords:
acute myocardial infarctioncardiac rupturediagnosispercutaneous coronary interventionpreconditioningthrombolytic therapytreatment

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