Post myocardial infarction left ventricular intramural dissecting hematoma: a case report describing a very rare complication.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dissecting intramural hematoma is a rare complication of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and has been associated with increased mortality. There has been paucity of literature to establish protocols and guidelines for management in such cases.

Case presentation

We hereby report the case of a 45-year-old male patient with left ventricular intramural dissecting hematoma (LV-IDH) who presented with chest pain and breathlessness and diagnosed as non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) was performed showing LV-IDH, confirmed with cardiac magnetic resonant imaging (cMRI). Selective coronary arteriography (CAG) was performed showing significant obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD). Further management with conservative

SUBMITTER: Gurjar H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8895780 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature