Acute myocardial infarction complicated by LV free wall rupture: the benefits of echocardiography.
The recent increase in the number of cases of left ventricular free wall rupture being diagnosed before death and in the number of surgical repairs attempted is largely due to echocardiography. We report a case that highlights the value of echocardiography in the diagnosis and treatment of left ventricular free wall rupture following acute myocardial infarction.
Stoodley
Paul W
PW
Westmead Private Cardiology, Corner Darcy and Mons Road, Westmead, NSW 2145, Australia. stoodley@tpg.com.au
Costa
Robert J
RJ
Richards
David A B
DA
Thomas
Liza
L
D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D006352:Heart Ventricles / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography