Management of Mechanical Complications of Myocardial Infarction: Ventricular Septal Defect, Mitral Regurgitation, Free-Wall Rupture

doi:10.3109/9781841847351-12

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Management of Mechanical Complications of Myocardial Infarction: Ventricular Septal Defect, Mitral Regurgitation, Free-Wall Rupture

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INTRODUCTION Mechanical complications account for 15% to 20% of deaths following myocardial infarction (MI) (1). These complications include acute ventricular septal defect (VSD), acute ischemic regurgitation (IMR), and free ventricular wall rupture.