Meta ‐analysis of surgical treatment for postinfarction left ventricular free‐wall rupture

ConclusionsSurgical treatment of postinfarction LVFWR has a high operative mortality rate. Blowout rupture, sutured repair and postoperative ECMO support are factors associated with increased risk of operative mortality.

Source: Journal of Cardiac Surgery - June 2, 2021 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Matteo Matteucci, Francesco Formica, Mariusz Kowalewski, Giulio Massimi, Daniele Ronco, Cesare Beghi, Roberto Lorusso Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research