Author(s)

Alexis D. Aparicio-Ortiz¹, María Natalia Alonso-Jimenez¹, Adrian Espejel-Guzman¹, Aldo Cabello-Ganem¹, Javier Serrano-Roman¹, Santiago Luna-Alcala¹, Nilda Espinola-Zavaleta^1,2*

¹Department of Nuclear Cardiology, National Institute of Cardiology Ignacio Chavez, Mexico City, Mexico.
²Department of Echocardiography, ABC Medical Center, Mexico City, Mexico.

Mechanical complications of myocardial infarction are potentially fatal events that can occur after an acute myocardial infarction. While the introduction of primary percutaneous reperfusion and fibrinolysis has reduced the incidence of these complications to less than 1%. These complications pose significant hemodynamic consequences and necessitate prompt diagnosis. Echocardiography, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, and computed tomography are valuable tools for establishing an accurate and expedited diagnosis. Consequently, it is imperative to conduct further scientific research to enhance hemodynamic stabilization techniques such as intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, in addition to exploring new surgical procedures that can reduce mortality resulting from mechanical complications. This article aims to provide a comprehensive review of mechanical complications following myocardial infarction and their correlation with multi-imaging, facilitating a better understanding of these complications.

Infarction, Mechanical Complications, Echocardiography, Magnetic Resonance

Aparicio-Ortiz, A. , Alonso-Jimenez, M. , Espejel-Guzman, A. , Cabello-Ganem, A. , Serrano-Roman, J. , Luna-Alcala, S. and Espinola-Zavaleta, N. (2024) Mechanical Complications after Myocardial Infarction: A Comprehensive Review. World Journal of Cardiovascular Diseases, 14, 43-60. doi: 10.4236/wjcd.2024.141005.