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Title: A severe complication after ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (Part 2). Author: Konopka A, Stępień-Wojno M, Marona M, Greszata L, Dyk W, Stępińska J. Journal: Med Sci Monit; 2011 Oct; 17(10):CQ9-12. PubMed ID: 21959604. Abstract: We report the case of a 70-year-old woman with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction of the anterior wall, complicated by ventricular septal rupture (two septal defects--VSDs) with symptoms of cardiogenic shock. After 6 weeks of conservative treatment with inotropes and intra-aortic balloon support, the patient underwent surgical repair of VSDs with good clinical outcome.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]