A Case of Post-Myocardial Infarction Ventricular Septal Rupture Complicated by Postoperative Septal Rupture

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  Figure 1. Initial Electrocardiogram Electrocardiogram consistent with subacute inferior ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction.

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  Figure 2. Preintervention Coronary Angiography Angiography showing significant thrombus throughout the right coronary artery.

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  Figure 3. Postintervention Coronary Angiography Revascularization of the right coronary artery with 6 overlapping drug-eluting stents.

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  Figure 4. Transthoracic Echocardiogram Transthoracic echocardiogram demonstrating posterior ventricular septal rupture with left-to-right shunting. LV = left ventricle; RA = right atrium; RV = right ventricle.

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  Figure 5. Intraoperative Photos Ventricular septal rupture (A) pre- and (B) post-surgical closure with patch.

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  Figure 6. Transesophageal Echocardiogram Transesophageal echocardiogram postarrest showing new ventricular septal rupture near the aortic valve.