Successful percutaneous treatment of recurrent post-infarction ventricular septal rupture using an Amplatzer duct occluder

In conclusion, percutaneous device closure of post-infarction VSR may be an alternative treatment to surgical repair for inoperable cases.<Learning objective: Ventricular septal rupture (VSR) is a rare but frequently fatal complication of acute myocardial infarction and often requires early surgery. However, the recurrence rate of VSR after surgery is high, and reoperation is often difficult because of the critical nature of the patients’ condition. The present case report highlights the effectiveness of percutaneous closure of VSR using Amplatzer devices for seriously ill patients with a high risk of reoperation.>
Source: Journal of Cardiology Cases - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research