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Closure of post infarction ventricular septal rupture

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Ventricular septal rupture (VSR) is a rare but lethal complication of myocardial infarction (MI). The event occurs 2-8 days after an infarction and often precipitates cardiogenic shock. [1] The differential diagnosis of postinfarction cardiogenic shock should exclude free ventricular wall rupture and rupture of the papillary muscles. (See the image below.)

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This video covers closure of post-infarction ventricular septal rupture, a rare but serious complication of myocardial infarction. It describes the event occurring 2 to 8 days after an infarction and often precipitating cardiogenic shock, and notes other causes of postinfarction shock that form part of the differential diagnosis.

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  • Covers ventricular septal rupture after myocardial infarction
  • Describes typical timing after infarction
  • Notes cardiogenic shock as a consequence
  • Covers differential diagnoses for postinfarction shock

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This video presents “Closure of post infarction ventricular septal rupture” — Ventricular septal rupture (VSR) is a rare but lethal complication of myocardial infarction (MI). The event occurs 2-8 days after an infarction and often precipitates cardiogenic shock. [1] The differential diagnosis of postinfarction. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.

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