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  • Title: A hybrid approach in the treatment of post-myocardial infarction ventricular septal defect.
    Author: Gulkarov IM, Anez-Bustillos L, Wong SC, Salemi A.
    Journal: Cardiology; 2010; 116(3):183-5. PubMed ID: 20639633.
    Abstract:
    Development of ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a rare but serious complication of transmural myocardial infarction (MI). The incidence of post-MI VSDs is reduced significantly with thrombolytic therapy, yet mortality remains high. Surgical repair is difficult and can be complicated by a recurrent VSD in some cases. Percutaneous catheter-based closure techniques can be used to treat these patients. This case report demonstrates the successful application of a hybrid approach utilizing initial surgical and subsequent percutaneous techniques for the recurrence in the treatment of a post-MI VSD.
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