Traumatic intramyocardial left ventricular dissection: a case report

J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 2006 Dec;19(12):1529.e5-8. doi: 10.1016/j.echo.2006.08.018.

Abstract

In this report, we present an unusual case of a patient who sustained and survived an intramyocardial dissecting hematoma with subacute ventricular rupture complicating a motor vehicle accident. In conclusion, we report on the diagnosis, management, and prior literature of this highly unusual and often lethal condition.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Traffic
  • Adult
  • Aortic Dissection / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Ultrasonography
  • Ventricular Outflow Obstruction / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ventricular Septal Rupture / diagnostic imaging*
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / diagnostic imaging*