Roberts Jason D, Mong Kam W, Sussex Bruce
Memorial University of Newfoundland, St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Can J Cardiol. 2007 Jun;23(8):672-4. doi: 10.1016/s0828-282x(07)70231-3.
Cardiac rupture is a complication of myocardial infarction with an exceedingly high mortality rate. Imaging modalities, such as echocardiography, have facilitated premortem diagnosis, thus increasing chances of survival. A review of pertinent literature is accompanied by a case report that details an episode of left ventricular free wall rupture and its successful outcome.