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25-03-2024 | Echocardiography | Echocardiography (JM Gardin and AH Waller, Section Editors)

Echocardiography in the Recognition and Management of Mechanical Complications of Acute Myocardial Infarction

Authors: Robert S. Zhang, Richard Ro, Daniel Bamira, Alan Vainrib, Lily Zhang, Ambika C. Nayar, Muhamed Saric, Samuel Bernard

Published in: Current Cardiology Reports | Issue 5/2024

Abstract

Purpose of Review

Although rare, the development of mechanical complications following an acute myocardial infarction is associated with a high morbidity and mortality. Here, we review the clinical features, diagnostic strategy, and treatment options for each of the mechanical complications, with a focus on the role of echocardiography.

Recent Findings

The growth of percutaneous structural interventions worldwide has given rise to new non-surgical options for management of mechanical complications. As such, select patients may benefit from a novel use of these established treatment methods.

Summary

A thorough understanding of the two-dimensional, three-dimensional, color Doppler, and spectral Doppler findings for each mechanical complication is essential in recognizing major causes of hemodynamic decompensation after an acute myocardial infarction. Thereafter, echocardiography can aid in the selection and maintenance of mechanical circulatory support and potentially facilitate the use of a percutaneous intervention.

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Title: Echocardiography in the Recognition and Management of Mechanical Complications of Acute Myocardial Infarction
Authors: Robert S. Zhang
Richard Ro
Daniel Bamira
Alan Vainrib
Lily Zhang
Ambika C. Nayar
Muhamed Saric
Samuel Bernard
Publication date: 25-03-2024
Publisher: Springer US
Keywords: Echocardiography
Echocardiography
Myocardial Infarction
Cardiogenic Shock
Cardiogenic Shock
Published in: Current Cardiology Reports / Issue 5/2024
Print ISSN: 1523-3782
Electronic ISSN: 1534-3170
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11886-024-02042-5

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Echocardiography in the Recognition and Management of Mechanical Complications of Acute Myocardial Infarction

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