Publications by authors named "Md Abdur Rob Rayhan"
J Thorac Dis
September 2015
Article Synopsis
- Silent myocardial infarction can lead to a serious complication called ventricular septal rupture (VSR), which carries a high short-term mortality rate if not diagnosed and treated quickly.
- A case is presented involving a patient with asymptomatic myocardial infarction, VSR, type 2 diabetes, and chronic bronchitis, who was misdiagnosed for over a month due to the absence of typical symptoms.
- The text highlights the need for thorough diagnostic procedures and increased awareness among healthcare providers about the risks of VSR in older patients with diabetes and chronic conditions.
