Publications by authors named "Christopher Bernard Marsalisi"
BMJ Case Rep
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Papillary muscle rupture is a serious and uncommon complication usually occurring after a heart attack, but it can also be caused by heart procedures.
- The case discussed involves a patient in cardiogenic shock due to severe mitral regurgitation caused by an iatrogenic rupture during a cardiac examination.
- The treatment included using a device called Impella CP to support heart function and an urgent surgery to replace the damaged mitral valve, emphasizing the risks linked to minimally invasive heart procedures.
