Importance Ventricular septal rupture (VSR) is a rare but life-threatening mechanical
complication of acute myocardial infarction associated with high mortality despite prompt …

Background Ventricular septal rupture (VSR) is an uncommon but well-recognized
mechanical complication of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). The outcome of VSR remains …

Background Ventricular septal rupture (VSR) is a rare but life-threatening complication after
acute myocardial infarction. Although surgical correction is challenging and associated with …

OBJECTIVES Postinfarction ventricular septal rupture is a serious complication associated
with high hospital mortality rates. The present study aimed to identify predictors of early and …

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to identify risk factors of early and late death after
surgical repair of postinfarction ventricular septal rupture. METHODS: During a 25-year …

Background To review the experience of surgical repair of post-infarction ventricular septal
rupture (VSR) and analyze the associated outcomes and prognostic factors. Methods …

OBJECTIVES: Surgical repair of post–myocardial infarction ventricular septal rupture is
challenging with reported early mortality being substantial. In addition, congestive cardiac …

A best evidence topic in cardiac surgery was written according to a structured protocol. The
question addressed was 'in which patients with a post-infarct ventricular septal rupture …

Aim: This retrospective analysis focuses on predictive factors of operative mortality and long‐
term survival after surgical repair of postinfarction ventricular septal rupture (VSR). Methods …

Background No consistent data are available on the specific coronary artery pathology
leading to postinfarction ventricular septal rupture. The benefits and risks of coronary …