Postinfarction Left Ventricular Rupture Misdiagnosed Ruptured Intramural Hematoma of Aorta
Yonsei Medical Journal
;
: 436-439, 2001.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-36122
ABSTRACT
Left ventricular rupture is a fatal complication of acute myocardial infarction, however accurate preoperative diagnosis is still difficult. We experienced a postinfarction left ventricular rupture patient whose symptoms and radiologic findings mimicked those of acute intramural hematoma of the aorta. Upon emergency operation, he was proven to have a postinfarction LV rupture and underwent successful surgery. We herein report the case with a brief review of the literature.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Aortic Diseases
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Heart Rupture, Post-Infarction
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Diagnostic Errors
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Hematoma
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Middle Aged
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Humans
/
Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Yonsei Medical Journal
Year:
2001
Type:
Article
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