2023 ESC Guidelines for the management of acute coronary syndromes Page 1 2023 ESC
Guidelines for the management of acute coronary syndromes Developed by the task force on …

Ventricular septal rupture remains a dreadful complication of acute myocardial infarction.
Although less commonly observed than during the prethrombolytic era, the condition …

Postinfarction ventricular free-wall rupture is a rare mechanical complication, accounting
for< 0.01% to 0.02% of cases. As an often-catastrophic event, death typically ensues within …

Severe acute mitral regurgitation after myocardial infarction includes partial and complete
papillary muscle rupture or functional mitral regurgitation. Although its incidence is< 1 …

A Man with Cardiac Arrest, Cardiogenic Shock, and Hypoxemia A 55-year-old man had an
out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. An evaluation showed 2-mm ST-segment elevations in the …

Mechanical circulatory support (MCS) plays a significant role as a therapeutic option for
severe heart failure, and its outcomes have been improving due to advancements in devices …

Background Cardiac rupture (CR) is a rare but catastrophic mechanical complication of
acute myocardial infarction (AMI) that seriously threatens human health. However, the …

Background Left ventricular free-wall rupture (LVFWR) is a catastrophic complication of
acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Historically, cardiac surgery is considered the treatment of …

Ventricular septal defects are a rare complication after acute myocardial infarction with a
mortality close to 100% if left untreated. However, even surgical or interventional closure is …

Abstract Purpose of Review Although rare, the development of mechanical complications
following an acute myocardial infarction is associated with a high morbidity and mortality …