Ventricular septal rupture (VSR) is a rare complication of myocardial infarction that requires surgical repair. Herein, we describe a case of intraoperative VSR requiring patch repair and postoperative extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support. This case highlights the risk factors, patient presentation, and management recommendations for this potentially lethal pathology.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10090934 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.7017 | DOI Listing |
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