Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 27, 2026

Utilizing Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Devices in Acute Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock
Published on: June 12, 2021
Managing Ventricular Wall Rupture as a Complication of Late Presentation MI in a Complex Patient with Ankylosing
Waleed Shaker1, Ahsan A Khan1, Michael K O Boateng1
1New Cross Hospital, The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Wolverhampton Road, WV10 0QP Wolverhampton, UK.
Abstract:
Ventricular free wall rupture is an infrequent but serious complication of myocardial infarction with high mortality despite surgical intervention. In recent years with the COVID-19 pandemic, observational studies have reported a rise in this complication most likely due to patient hesitation in seeking urgent medical assistance for fear of contracting COVID-19 in a hospital setting. This case report highlights the early recognition and diagnosis of ventricular wall rupture by the heart team with a good surgical outcome in a complex patient with ankylosing spondylitis. Ventricular rupture should be considered in deteriorating patients presenting with suspicion of late presentation myocardial infarction. Clinicians in the post-COVID-19 era should expect to see these complications more frequently.
Related Concept Videos
Mitral Valve Prolapse II: Assessment and Management
Mitral Valve Prolapse III: Nursing Management
Aortic Regurgitation I: Introduction
Aortic Regurgitation III: Medical Management
Aneurysm III: Interprofessional Care
Aneurysm IV: Nursing Management

