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Published on: February 28, 2012
Acute ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction as a Rare Postoperative Complication of Biventricular Implantable
Vishal Phogat1, Sean Byrnes2, Debanik Chaudhuri2
1Department of Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York, USA.
Insights
A rare case of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction occurred post-biventricular implantable cardioverter-defibrillator surgery. The complication stemmed from the left ventricular lead compressing a coronary artery.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiac Surgery
- Electrophysiology
Background:
- Biventricular implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (BiV-ICDs) are crucial for managing heart failure and preventing sudden cardiac death.
- Postoperative complications, though infrequent, require careful consideration and prompt management.
Abstract:
We present a rare case of an 84-year-old woman who suffered an acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction as a postoperative complication of biventricular implantable cardioverter-defibrillator placement, caused by the left ventricular lead impinging onto the second obtuse marginal artery. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.).
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