Papillary Muscle Rupture in the Setting of Endocarditis

Papillary muscle rupture is commonly linked to ischemic events, occurring typically postmyocardial infarction. However, iatrogenic and nonischemic etiologies can play a role in papillary muscle rupture, including infective endocarditis. The case presented herein is an 85-year-old female with a histo...

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Main Authors: Kristy Leker MD, MPH, Arti Patel MD, Annam Zahid MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2024-11-01
Series:Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/23247096241300912
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