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ArticleBMC cardiovascular disorders2025

Transcatheter repair for papillary muscle rupture Post-AMI.

Fei Guo, Guanghui Zhu, Dongmei Yang, Jing Zhu, Jianfeng Luo, Jian Xu

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Fei Guo *Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, China. guofei840808@163.com.
Guanghui Zhu *Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology Department, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China.
Dongmei YangDepartment of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, China.
Jing ZhuDepartment of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, China.
Jianfeng LuoDepartment of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, China.
Jian XuDepartment of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, 230001, China. xj958532006@ustc.edu.cn.

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Abstract

backgroundRupture of the papillary muscle is a serious complication of acute myocardial infarction (AMI), usually leading to mitral valve dysfunction and severe regurgitation, which in turn causes acute heart failure, posing a significant threat to the patient's life. CASE PRESENTATION: This case report aims to explore the feasibility and effectiveness of the DragonFly™ system in patients with papillary muscle rupture following AMI. We describe a 71-year-old male patient who was admitted due to chest tightness and chest pain, and upon examination, severe mitral regurgitation and papillary muscle rupture were found. Although the patient had missed the opportunity for emergency reperfusion, due to significant symptoms and heart failure, the cardiac team decided to perform a transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) of the mitral valve. During the procedure, guided by ultrasound and imaging, two valve clips were successfully implanted, significantly improving the mitral regurgitation. Postoperative assessment showed a reduction in regurgitation from 4 + to 1+, and the patient was discharged smoothly.

conclusionsPatients with AMI accompanied by papillary muscle rupture have poor condition. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.

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Cardiac CatheterizationHeart Rupture, Post-InfarctionMitral ValveMitral Valve InsufficiencyPapillary MusclesAgedHumansMaleRecovery of FunctionTreatment Outcome

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