Subacute anterior wall myocardial infarction complicated by intramyocardial dissection

Am J Emerg Med. 2012 Jun;30(5):834.e5-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2011.03.005. Epub 2011 May 12.

Abstract

Myocardial dissection is a rare but fatal complication of myocardial infarction requiring urgent surgical treatment to avoid complete rupture. We report a case of intramyocardial dissecting hematoma treated with supportive pharmacologic therapy for 9 months of follow-up without surgical intervention.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anterior Wall Myocardial Infarction / complications*
  • Echocardiography
  • Electrocardiography
  • Female
  • Heart Rupture, Post-Infarction / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Rupture, Post-Infarction / etiology*
  • Hematoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Hematoma / etiology
  • Humans