TITLE:
Mechanical Complications after Myocardial Infarction: A Comprehensive Review
AUTHORS:
Alexis D. Aparicio-Ortiz, María Natalia Alonso-Jimenez, Adrian Espejel-Guzman, Aldo Cabello-Ganem, Javier Serrano-Roman, Santiago Luna-Alcala, Nilda Espinola-Zavaleta
KEYWORDS:
Infarction, Mechanical Complications, Echocardiography, Magnetic Resonance
JOURNAL NAME:
World Journal of Cardiovascular Diseases,
Vol.14 No.1,
January
29,
2024
ABSTRACT: Mechanical complications of myocardial infarction are potentially fatal
events that can occur after an acute myocardial infarction. While the
introduction of primary percutaneous reperfusion and fibrinolysis has reduced
the incidence of these complications to less than 1%. These complications pose
significant hemodynamic consequences and necessitate prompt diagnosis.
Echocardiography, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, and computed tomography
are valuable tools for establishing an accurate and expedited diagnosis.
Consequently, it is imperative to conduct further scientific research to
enhance hemodynamic stabilization techniques such as intra-aortic balloon
counterpulsation and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, in addition to
exploring new surgical procedures that can reduce mortality resulting from
mechanical complications. This article aims to provide a comprehensive review
of mechanical complications following myocardial infarction and their
correlation with multi-imaging, facilitating a better understanding of these
complications.