Mitral valve surgery for acute papillary muscle rupture following myocardial infarction.

Background And Aim Of The Study: Acute papillary muscle rupture (PMR) is a rare but fatal complication of myocardial infarction (MI). Surgery represents the best treatment option, but carries a high risk. Our experience of emergency mitral valve surgery in patients with acute PMR following MI during the past 22 years is reviewed.