| Literature DB >> 17593994 |
Jason D Roberts1, Kam W Mong, Bruce Sussex.
Abstract
Cardiac rupture is a complication of myocardial infarction with an exceedingly high mortality rate. Imaging modalities, such as echocardiography, have facilitated premortem diagnosis, thus increasing chances of survival. A review of pertinent literature is accompanied by a case report that details an episode of left ventricular free wall rupture and its successful outcome.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 17593994 PMCID: PMC2651948 DOI: 10.1016/s0828-282x(07)70231-3
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Can J Cardiol ISSN: 0828-282X Impact factor: 5.223