[A double myocardial rupture (septal and the free wall) due to an infarct. A case report and review of the literature]

Arch Inst Cardiol Mex. 1991 Jan-Feb;61(1):71-4.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Rupture of the myocardium is often a catastrophic complication of myocardial infarction with a poor prognosis in the short term. The occurrence of more than one myocardial rupture is a rare condition, and has been published in most cases as a necropsy finding. The purpose of this communication is to report one case of double rupture of the myocardium, diagnosed in life; and the clinical and surgical implication of such cases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Coronary Vessels / pathology
  • Emergencies
  • Female
  • Heart Rupture, Post-Infarction / diagnosis*
  • Heart Rupture, Post-Infarction / pathology
  • Heart Septum
  • Humans
  • Myocardium / pathology