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  • Title: Anatomic, clinical, and therapeutic features of acute cardiac rupture. Successful surgical management fourteen hours after myocardial infarction.
    Author: Eisenmann B, Bareiss P, Pacifico AD, Jeanblanc B, Kretz JG, Baehrel B, Warter J, Kieny R.
    Journal: J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg; 1978 Jul; 76(1):78-82. PubMed ID: 661371.
    Abstract:
    A 62-year-old man sustained an acute myocardial infarction complicated on the thirteen hour by left ventricular rupture and acute periocardial tamponade. Echocardiography confirmed the suspicion of intrapericardial fluid, and immediate pericardiocentesis improved the hemodynamic state for a period sufficient to permit preparation for operation. Resection of ruptured and necrotic anteroapical left ventricular myocardium with primary reconstruction was successfully accomplished with the aid of temporary extracorporeal circulation. The patient has remained well for 1 year after the operation. Anatomic, clinical, and therapeutic features of acute cardiac rupture are discussed.
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