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Post myocardial infarction left ventricular intramural dissecting hematoma: a case report describing a very rare
Hitesh Gurjar1,2, Muhammad Saad3,4, Nisha Ali3,4
1Department of Internal Medicine, BronxCare Hospital Center, Selwyn Avenue, Apt 17-H, Bronx, NY, 165010457, USA. Hgurjar@bronxcare.org.
Background:
Dissecting intramural hematoma is a rare complication of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and has been associated with increased mortality. There has been paucity of literature to establish protocols and guidelines for management in such cases.
Case Presentation:
We hereby report the case of a 45-year-old male patient with left ventricular intramural dissecting hematoma (LV-IDH) who presented with chest pain and breathlessness and diagnosed as non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) was performed showing LV-IDH, confirmed with cardiac magnetic resonant imaging (cMRI). Selective coronary arteriography (CAG) was performed showing significant obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD). Further management with conservative approach involved discussion with patient, cardiothoracic surgeon and cardiology team including heart failure specialist and interventional cardiology.
Conclusions:
This case describes a rare complication of AMI and also focuses on utility of TTE and cMRI in the diagnosis of this rare complication. Both diagnosis and management are challenging and have to be individualized in similar cases. Multidisciplinary care coordination is important in management of patients with this diagnosis.
