A Case of Post-Myocardial Infarction Ventricular Septal Rupture Complicated by Postoperative Septal Rupture.

ABSTRACT: We present the case of a 60-year-old man who presented with a post-myocardial infarction ventricular septal rupture caused by a delayed presentation of myocardial infarction. Despite revascularization, hemodynamic stability, and a 10-day delay until operative management to allow for tissue healing, the patient experienced a fatal recurrent postoperative ventricular septal rupture. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.).

SUBMITTER: Morton KF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10544302 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature