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Complications Following Myocardial Infarction
Heart Failure - Ineffcient pumping of the heart.  Can be acute or
Complications Following ... Regurge Mural Thrombus ... Leading to emboli ... External (myocardial wall ... rupture, Leading to cardiac
Mechanical Complications in Acute Myocardial Infarction
Acute LV/RV Dysfunction:
 • Regional wall motion, systolic and diastolic function,
Mechanical Complications ... Acute Myocardial Infarction ... • Stasis and thrombus ... associated with thrombus ... #Myocardial #Infarction
Cardiac LV Thrombus on Echocardiogram (A4C)
48 year old woman in ICU for acute ischemic limb. PMHx
Cardiac LV Thrombus ... Echocardiogram (A4C ... ) 48 year old woman ... the context of embolism ... #Cardiac #LV #Echocardiogram
Cardiac LV Thrombus on Echocardiogram Short-Axis View (PSAX)
48 year old woman in ICU for acute ischemic
Cardiac LV Thrombus ... ) 48 year old woman ... the context of embolism ... blood cultures, cardiac ... #Cardiac #LV #Echocardiogram
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
• Myocardial infarction ... • Pulmonary embolus ... thrombus, RV systolic ... Many patients will ... Thromboembolic complications
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
adverse events or complications ... stairs, brisk 4 mph walk ... Skin exam for infection ... exam Determine Cardiac ... dysfunction or LV