Management of post-infarction ventricular septal defects: are we moving forward?
Fernándo Alfonso, Río Aguilar, Guillermo Reyes
Abstract
Graphical AbstractOpen in new tabDownload slideDiagnosis and management of post-infarction ventricular septal defect (PIVSD). Clinical, anatomical and haemodynamic findings, together with the response to aggressive medical management, should be evaluated by the local Heart Team to optimize the time-sensitive decision making process. (?), denotes main issues to be considered and discussed; IRA, infarct-related artery; MCS, mechanical circulatory support; IABP, intra-aortic balloon pump; ECMO, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
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MedicineExtracorporeal membrane oxygenationCardiologyInternal medicineHemodynamicsInfarctionMyocardial infarctionCirculatory systemBalloonCardiac Structural Anomalies and RepairCardiac Valve Diseases and TreatmentsMechanical Circulatory Support Devices