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An Incomplete Anterolateral Papillary Muscle Rupture in Patient with Suspected Septic Shock

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Papillary muscle rupture (PMR) is a cardiac surgical emergency, and early treatment is associated with better short- and long-term survival outcomes. The sensitivity of the transthoracic echocardiogram for PMR is rather low (65%), and in acute, the diagnosis could be difficult given the clinical, laboratory, and radiological aspects not specific for the disease. We report a case of incomplete anterolateral PMR in a patient admitted to intensive care with bilateral pneumonia and septic shock. Transesophageal echocardiogram was fundamental for a better visualization of mitral subvalvular apparatus, allowing a correct diagnosis and a tempestive treatment.

Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Echography

DOI: 10.4103/jcecho.jcecho_82_24

Authors: Aurora Paraninfi, Giuseppe Colonna, Salvatore Zaccaria, Cosimo Angelo Greco

Institutions: Ospedale Vito Fazzi, Ospedale Veris Delli Ponti Scorrano

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: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4412779408

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