A severe complication after ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (Part 1)
Małgorzata Stępień-Wojno, Anna Konopka, Miłosz Marona, Lidia Greszata, Wojciech Dyk, Janina Stępińska
Med Sci Monit 2011; 17(9): CQ7-8
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.881917
Published: 2011-08-22

We report the case of a 70-year-old woman with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction of the anterior wall, complicated by ventricular septal rupture (two septal defects – VSDs) with symptoms of cardiogenic shock. After 6 weeks of conservative treatment with inotropes and intra-aortic balloon support, the patient underwent surgical repair of VSDs with good clinical outcome.
Keywords: Myocardial Infarction - ultrasonography, Humans, Female, Electrocardiography, Coronary Angiography, Aged, Patient Admission