Sahjian M, Ventriglia R, Bolton L. Myocardial infarction complicated by ventricular septal rupture.
Air Med J 2012;
31:42-48. [PMID:
22225564 DOI:
10.1016/j.amj.2011.05.003]
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Abstract
Transporting patients with an ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a fairly common practice for most critical care transport teams. When a STEMI is complicated by ventricular septal rupture, the care can become more challenging, especially if the rupture is not yet diagnosed. This article describes such a transport and reviews the pathophysiology of the process along with treatment options.
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