Papillary muscle rupture following acute myocardial infarction: Anatomic, echocardiographic, and surgical insights
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DOI: 10.1111/echo.13739
Abstract: Papillary muscle (PM) rupture is a rare complication of acute myocardial infarction which carries an excessive mortality rate. Optimal outcomes require rapid diagnosis and prompt surgical referral, and in this regard, echocardiography plays a crucial… read more here.
Keywords: papillary muscle; rupture; myocardial infarction; anatomic echocardiographic ... See more keywords