Title of article :
Emergency department recognition of acquired ventricular septal defect
Author/Authors :
Michael S. Beeson، نويسنده , , William A. Schiavone، نويسنده ,
Issue Information :
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 1997
Abstract :
Acute myocardial infarction associated with ventricular septal defect (VSD) occurs infrequently. When a patient with an acquired VSD presents to the emergency department (ED), prompt recognition is required because definitive treatment can greatly decrease mortality. We present the case of a 75-year-old woman with an acute myocardial infarction and a new heart murmur. The diagnosis of acquired VSD was made by echocardiography in the ED, and emergency surgical correction was arranged.
Keywords :
Ventricular septal defect
Journal title :
American Journal of Emergency Medicine
Journal title :
American Journal of Emergency Medicine