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A Rare Case of Tamponade Without Myocardial Rupture Following a Subacute Infarction
Valerie Kekenbosch1, Charles Massinon1, Didier Chamart1
1Emergency Medicine, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) Helora Kennedy, Mons, BEL.
Cureus
|November 27, 2025
Summary
This case highlights a rare, lethal complication of subacute myocardial infarction: hemorrhagic cardiac tamponade without complete rupture. Early diagnosis via echocardiography is crucial for managing this severe condition.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Cardiac tamponade is a rare but serious complication of myocardial infarction.
- It often results from complete myocardial rupture, but atypical forms without macroscopic rupture can also occur.
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