Part of the book: Front Lines of Thoracic Surgery
Part of the book: Principles and Practice of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Complications of acute myocardial infarction are different and life threatening. Prompt diagnosis and therapy are essential. In this, chapter we will analyse mechanical complications, such as ventricular free wall rupture, ventricular septal defect, papillary muscle rupture, ischaemic mitral regurgitation, left ventricle aneurysm, and cardiogenic shock.
Part of the book: Coronary Artery Disease