2 results
Mechanical Complications in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Acute LV/RV Dysfunction:
 • Regional wall motion, systolic and diastolic function,
Large pericardial effusion ... expanding pericardial effusion ... • Stasis and thrombus ... anterior infarct in apical ... associated with thrombus
Heart failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)
Clinical Presentation
1. Typical symptoms: dyspnea, orthopnea paroxysmal noctumal dyspnea, fatigue,
: cough, abdominal ... (Sens. 81% for acute ... bilateral pleural effusions ... ). 1/5 pts w/ acute ... Consider cardiac