Ventricular Free Wall Rupture

Doi, K.; Yaku, H.

Kyobu Geka. Japanese Journal of Thoracic Surgery 68(8): 616-619

2015


ISSN/ISBN: 0021-5252
PMID: 26197903
Document Number: 680648
Ventricular free wall rupture is an infrequent complication after acute myocardial infarction. However, it carries a high mortality rate. More than moderate amount of pericardial effusion (≥10 mm) is associated with an increased risk of free wall rupture. Surgery is superior to conservative treatment. Recently sutureless techniques, avoiding cardiopulmonary bypass, demonstrated relatively good survival rates.

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