Myocardial rupture

Myocardial rupture
Realistic view of the human heart
SpecialtyCardiology 

Myocardial rupture is a laceration of the ventricles or atria of the heart, of the interatrial or interventricular septum, or of the papillary muscles. It is most commonly seen as a serious sequela of an acute myocardial infarction (heart attack).

It can also be caused by trauma.

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