Transesophageal echocardiography as an important tool in the diagnosis of postinfarction papillary muscle rupture

A. Singh, W. Breisblatt, M. Cutrone, S. Fein, V. Ferraris

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Abstract

Papillary muscle complicating acute myocardial infarction is an uncommon but potentially catastrophic event. We present 3 such cases to illustrate the difficulties in early identification of rupture. In each case, transesophageal echocardiography was employed providing rapid and unequivocal identification of the disorder. Prompt surgical intervention led to survival in 2 patients.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)417-420
Number of pages4
JournalCardiology
Volume86
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 1995

Keywords

  • Papillary muscle
  • Rupture
  • Transesophageal echocardiography

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Pharmacology (medical)

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