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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Myocardial rupture | |||
| image = [[File:Heart_anterior_exterior_view.jpg|250px]] | |||
| caption = Anterior view of the heart | |||
| field = [[Cardiology]] | |||
| synonyms = Heart rupture | |||
| complications = [[Cardiac tamponade]], [[hemopericardium]] | |||
| onset = Typically occurs 3-5 days after [[myocardial infarction]] | |||
| duration = Acute | |||
| causes = [[Myocardial infarction]], [[trauma]], [[infective endocarditis]] | |||
| risks = [[Hypertension]], [[advanced age]], [[female gender]], [[first myocardial infarction]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Echocardiography]], [[CT scan]], [[MRI]] | |||
| treatment = [[Surgical repair]], [[pericardiocentesis]] | |||
| prognosis = Poor without treatment | |||
| frequency = Rare | |||
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'''Myocardial rupture''' is a medical condition that occurs when the wall of the heart muscle ([[myocardium]]) breaks open. This condition is often fatal and is a common complication of [[myocardial infarction]] (heart attack). | '''Myocardial rupture''' is a medical condition that occurs when the wall of the heart muscle ([[myocardium]]) breaks open. This condition is often fatal and is a common complication of [[myocardial infarction]] (heart attack). | ||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
Myocardial rupture is most commonly caused by a heart attack. When a heart attack occurs, the blood supply to part of the heart muscle is blocked. This can cause the heart muscle to become damaged or die, which can lead to a rupture. Other causes of myocardial rupture can include trauma to the chest, such as a car accident or a fall, and certain medical procedures, such as [[cardiac catheterization]]. | Myocardial rupture is most commonly caused by a heart attack. When a heart attack occurs, the blood supply to part of the heart muscle is blocked. This can cause the heart muscle to become damaged or die, which can lead to a rupture. Other causes of myocardial rupture can include trauma to the chest, such as a car accident or a fall, and certain medical procedures, such as [[cardiac catheterization]]. | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
The symptoms of myocardial rupture can vary depending on the severity of the rupture and the location of the rupture in the heart. Symptoms can include severe chest pain, shortness of breath, rapid heart rate ([[tachycardia]]), low blood pressure ([[hypotension]]), and loss of consciousness. | The symptoms of myocardial rupture can vary depending on the severity of the rupture and the location of the rupture in the heart. Symptoms can include severe chest pain, shortness of breath, rapid heart rate ([[tachycardia]]), low blood pressure ([[hypotension]]), and loss of consciousness. | ||
== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
Myocardial rupture is typically diagnosed through a combination of physical examination, medical history, and diagnostic tests. These tests can include an [[electrocardiogram]] (ECG), which can show abnormalities in the heart's electrical activity, and an [[echocardiogram]], which can show the size and shape of the heart and how well it's pumping blood. | Myocardial rupture is typically diagnosed through a combination of physical examination, medical history, and diagnostic tests. These tests can include an [[electrocardiogram]] (ECG), which can show abnormalities in the heart's electrical activity, and an [[echocardiogram]], which can show the size and shape of the heart and how well it's pumping blood. | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment for myocardial rupture typically involves emergency surgery to repair the rupture. This can involve suturing the rupture or using a patch to cover it. In some cases, a [[ventricular assist device]] (VAD) may be used to help the heart pump blood while it heals. | Treatment for myocardial rupture typically involves emergency surgery to repair the rupture. This can involve suturing the rupture or using a patch to cover it. In some cases, a [[ventricular assist device]] (VAD) may be used to help the heart pump blood while it heals. | ||
== Prognosis == | == Prognosis == | ||
The prognosis for myocardial rupture is often poor, as the condition is typically fatal if not treated immediately. However, with prompt treatment, some people can survive and recover. | The prognosis for myocardial rupture is often poor, as the condition is typically fatal if not treated immediately. However, with prompt treatment, some people can survive and recover. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Heart attack]] | * [[Heart attack]] | ||
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* [[Echocardiogram]] | * [[Echocardiogram]] | ||
* [[Ventricular assist device]] | * [[Ventricular assist device]] | ||
[[Category:Cardiology]] | [[Category:Cardiology]] | ||
[[Category:Medical emergencies]] | [[Category:Medical emergencies]] | ||
[[Category:Heart diseases]] | [[Category:Heart diseases]] | ||
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| Myocardial rupture | |
|---|---|
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| Synonyms | Heart rupture |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | N/A |
| Complications | Cardiac tamponade, hemopericardium |
| Onset | Typically occurs 3-5 days after myocardial infarction |
| Duration | Acute |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Myocardial infarction, trauma, infective endocarditis |
| Risks | Hypertension, advanced age, female gender, first myocardial infarction |
| Diagnosis | Echocardiography, CT scan, MRI |
| Differential diagnosis | N/A |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Surgical repair, pericardiocentesis |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Poor without treatment |
| Frequency | Rare |
| Deaths | N/A |
Myocardial rupture is a medical condition that occurs when the wall of the heart muscle (myocardium) breaks open. This condition is often fatal and is a common complication of myocardial infarction (heart attack).
Causes[edit]
Myocardial rupture is most commonly caused by a heart attack. When a heart attack occurs, the blood supply to part of the heart muscle is blocked. This can cause the heart muscle to become damaged or die, which can lead to a rupture. Other causes of myocardial rupture can include trauma to the chest, such as a car accident or a fall, and certain medical procedures, such as cardiac catheterization.
Symptoms[edit]
The symptoms of myocardial rupture can vary depending on the severity of the rupture and the location of the rupture in the heart. Symptoms can include severe chest pain, shortness of breath, rapid heart rate (tachycardia), low blood pressure (hypotension), and loss of consciousness.
Diagnosis[edit]
Myocardial rupture is typically diagnosed through a combination of physical examination, medical history, and diagnostic tests. These tests can include an electrocardiogram (ECG), which can show abnormalities in the heart's electrical activity, and an echocardiogram, which can show the size and shape of the heart and how well it's pumping blood.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for myocardial rupture typically involves emergency surgery to repair the rupture. This can involve suturing the rupture or using a patch to cover it. In some cases, a ventricular assist device (VAD) may be used to help the heart pump blood while it heals.
Prognosis[edit]
The prognosis for myocardial rupture is often poor, as the condition is typically fatal if not treated immediately. However, with prompt treatment, some people can survive and recover.
