Isolated rupture of the right ventricle in a patient with acute inferior wall MI
A case of isolated rupture of the right ventricle secondary to acute MI, presented as cardiac tamponade, is reported. The patient underwent successful emergency surgery for closure of the right ventricular rupture without aortocoronary bypass.
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Published in | Chest Vol. 98; no. 2; p. 484 |
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Main Authors | , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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United States
01.08.1990
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Summary: | A case of isolated rupture of the right ventricle secondary to acute MI, presented as cardiac tamponade, is reported. The patient underwent successful emergency surgery for closure of the right ventricular rupture without aortocoronary bypass. |
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ISSN: | 0012-3692 |
DOI: | 10.1378/chest.98.2.484 |