Postinfarction ventricular septal defect in a patient without coronary lesions.
A 46-year-old man with polycystic kidney disease was referred to our institution for ventricular septal defect complicating myocardial infarction. Cardiac catheterization disclosed normal coronary arteries and absence of myocardial bridging. None of the more frequent causes of thrombosis were present, and histopathology proved negative for acute myocarditis. The surgical procedure was successful and the 11-month follow-up uneventful.
Nappi
Gianantonio
G
Department of Cardio-Thoracic and Respiratory Sciences, Second University of Naples, V. Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy. gianantonio.nappi@unina2.it
De Santo
Luca Salvatore
LS
Torella
Michele
M
Cotrufo
Maurizio
M
D003331:Coronary Vessels / Q000473:pathology*; D006342:Heart Rupture, Post-Infarction / Q000473:pathology*; D006346:Heart Septum; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000473:pathology; D007690:Polycystic Kidney Diseases / Q000150:complications