Two Interesting Cases of Left Ventricular Free Wall Rupture in Myocardial Infarction

Authors

Astha Prasai, Rochester Regional Health, Sands-Constellation Heart Institute, Rochester, NY, USAFollow
Nada Hafez, Rochester Regional Health, Sands-Constellation Heart Institute, Rochester, NY, USAFollow
Mallory A. Balmer-Swain, Rochester Regional Health, Sands-Constellation Heart Institute, Rochester, NY, USAFollow
Rawa Sarji, Rochester Regional Health, Sands-Constellation Heart Institute, Rochester, NY, USAFollow

Author Credentials

Astha Prasai, M.D.¹, Nada Hafez, M.D.¹, Mallory Balmer-Swain, D.O.¹ Rawa Sarji, D.O.¹

¹ Rochester Regional Health, Sands-Constellation Heart Institute, Rochester, NY, USA

Author ORCID Identifier

Astha Prasai: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4412-5038

Abstract

We present two interesting cases of left ventricular free wall rupture following ST elevation myocardial infarction. First case was not identified on echocardiography and angiography despite high suspicion and later underwent emergent lifesaving mediastinal exploration and repair. Second case had a delayed presentation of inferior STEMI and cardiac tamponade. These cases highlight the diagnostic challenges and variable presentations of left ventricular free wall rupture (LVFWR).

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Recommended Citation

Prasai A, Hafez N, Balmer-Swain M, Sarji R. Two Interesting Cases of Left Ventricular Free Wall Rupture in Myocardial Infarction. Advances in Clinical Medical Research and Healthcare Delivery. 2025; 5(4):42-48. doi: 10.53785/2769-2779.1321.