Surgical Treatment of Post-Infarction Left Ventricular Free Wall Rupture: Three Cases Review
The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
;
: 357-361, 2013.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-67172
ABSTRACT
Left ventricular free wall rupture (LFWR) is rare, but is one of the most serious complications of myocardial infarction and is associated with high mortality. Several operative techniques have been attempted, but early diagnosis and prompt surgical management are crucial for a positive patient outcome. We report three cases of LFWR successfully treated with surgical methods.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Early Diagnosis
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Heart Rupture
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Heart Ventricles
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Myocardial Infarction
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Screening study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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