JACC: Case Reports (Apr 2020)

Rare Case of Post-Partum Spontaneous Papillary Muscle Rupture in a 15-Year-Old

  • Charles A. Cevallos, DO, MPH,
  • Hajir Zohourian, DO,
  • Samuel Sacks, DO,
  • Arnoux Blanchard, MD

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2, no. 4
pp. 547 – 548

Abstract

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A 15-year-old female who was 1-month post-partum presented with shortness of breath and hemoptysis. Echocardiography revealed findings suspicious for spontaneous papillary muscle rupture. We illustrate the evaluation, differential diagnosis, and management of spontaneous papillary muscle rupture. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.)

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