A Rare Case of Anterior Papillary Muscle Rupture Following Acute Non‐ ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Clinical Case Reports 2026 Open access

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Authors: Biyas Thapa, Somee Rauniyar, Pratiksha Paudel
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.72170
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Abstract

Sudden hemodynamic deterioration after myocardial infarction should prompt immediate evaluation for papillary muscle rupture, even in the absence of a murmur or large-vessel occlusion. Acute severe mitral regurgitation from papillary muscle rupture may mimic recurrent ischemia, and early echocardiography with prompt surgical intervention can be lifesaving.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments Cardiac tumors and thrombi

Publication details

Journal / source
Clinical Case Reports
Volume
14
Issue
3
Pages
e72170–e72170
Publication date
24 February 2026
Language
EN