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Hybrid Approach as a Salvage Strategy for Post-Myocardial Infarction Ventricular Septal Defect
Antonio Rizza1, Marta Casula2, Tommaso Gasbarri3
1Interventional Cardiology Unit, Heart Hospital, National Research Council-Tuscany Foundation "G. Monasterio," Massa, Italy.
JACC. Case Reports
|August 22, 2025
Summary
Post-myocardial infarction ventricular septal defect (VSD) is serious but treatable. A hybrid approach using surgery and percutaneous closure offers a successful strategy for managing complex VSD cases, improving patient survival.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Interventional Cardiology
Background:
- Post-myocardial infarction ventricular septal defect (post-MI VSD) is a rare but critical complication of acute myocardial infarction.
- High mortality rates are associated with untreated post-MI VSD, posing significant clinical challenges.
- While surgical and percutaneous techniques have advanced, managing post-MI VSD remains complex.
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