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Management of Concomitant Traumatic Anterior Mitral Valve Papillary Muscle and Ascending Aortic Rupture

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Blunt cardiac injury can cause a spectrum of life-threatening complications. A 26-year-old male suffered blunt chest trauma after a heavy object fell onto his head and chest. Computed tomography demonstrated multiple facial fractures and an aortic pseudoaneurysm. Subsequent multi-modality imaging revealed a concomitant rupture of the mitral valve papillary muscle. We describe the challenging initial diagnosis and management of this rare combination of blunt cardiac injuries.

Source: World Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery

DOI: 10.4236/wjcs.2025.157017

Authors: Patrick Butler, Zlatko Pozeg, Christopher W. White

Institution: Dalhousie University

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4412762536