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Right Ventricular Free Wall Rupture After Myocardial Infarction

ABSTRACT: This paper describes the case of a 68-year-old man who presented in cardiac tamponade due to a right ventricular free wall rupture after a recent ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. After a pericardiocentesis, the ventricular defect resolved spontaneously. The patient was managed medically and avoided surgical intervention. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.) Central Illustration

SUBMITTER: Hasnie U

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8543129 | biostudies-literature |

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