2022
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.29368
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Perioperative Management of a Patient With Left Ventricular Free Wall Rupture After Myocardial Infarction: A Rare Case Scenario

Abstract: Myocardial infarction (MI) is typically followed by numerous lethal complications. One such complication is left ventricular free wall rupture (LVFWR). We present the case of a middle-aged hypertensive patient who had a history of unstable angina for seven days. He presented to the emergency room with chest pain, dyspnea, and unstable vital parameters. Clinical signs, electrocardiography, and echocardiography raised the suspicion of left ventricular free wall rupture with ST-segment elevation inferior wall and… Show more

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“…Ventricular free wall rupture is an infrequent but serious complication that occurs within the first 96 hours post-MI with mortality rates as high as 88.2% [ 1 ]. Cardiac surgery is the mainstay of treatment [ 2 ], but despite surgical intervention, patients who undergo successful repair have a 58.9% survival rate after 3 years [ 3 ]. In recent years, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic effect on life in the world and has significantly impacted and burdened the medical community.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Ventricular free wall rupture is an infrequent but serious complication that occurs within the first 96 hours post-MI with mortality rates as high as 88.2% [ 1 ]. Cardiac surgery is the mainstay of treatment [ 2 ], but despite surgical intervention, patients who undergo successful repair have a 58.9% survival rate after 3 years [ 3 ]. In recent years, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic effect on life in the world and has significantly impacted and burdened the medical community.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%