Interventricular septal dissection secondary to acute inferior myocardial infarction: case series and literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Interventricular septal dissection is a critical disease characterized by the separation of the intraventricular septum into two layers, forming an intermediate layer with a cystic cavity that communicates with the root of the aorta or ventricle. It has low morbidity and high mortality rates.

Case presentation

Case 1: A 58-year-old male with a history of hypertension and smoking presented to a local hospital due to chest tightness and pain for 4 days. Coronary angiography revealed diffuse lesions from the proximal to the middle segment of the left circumflex branch, with 80% stenosis at its most severe point, and complete occlusion of the proximal segment of the right coronary artery. A stent was implanted in the middle of the right coronary artery. Three months l

SUBMITTER: Chen P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11771034 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature