A case of rupture of the left ventricle free wall with papillary muscle dysfunction following acute myocardial infarction, operated on successfully
De Lima, R.; Perdigão, C.; Neves, L.; Cravino, J.; Dantas, M.; Bordalo, A.; Pais, F.; Diogo, A.N.; Ferreira, R.; Ribeiro, C.
Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia Orgao Oficial da Sociedade Portuguesa de Cardiologia 9(9): 693-700
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0870-2551 PMID: 2257157 Document Number: 363054
The authors present a case of left ventricular free wall rupture post acute myocardial infarction, associated with mitral papillary posterior muscle necrosis, operated by infartectomy and mitral valvular protesis replacement. They refer the various complications occurred during the hospital staying, and discuss its medical and surgical approach. The patient was discharged alive and six months after the infarction keeps a moderate activity.