Mechanical Complications of Acute Myocardial Infraction

Review
In: Primary Angioplasty: A Practical Guide [Internet]. Singapore: Springer; 2018. Chapter 20.
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Excerpt

With timely reperfusion, myocardial loss following myocardial infarction (MI) can be significantly reduced and may limit the incidence of mechanical complications. However, with improving treatment of those with larger or delayed presentation MI, appropriate management of mechanical complications remains a key consideration for those working in heart attack centers.

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