AN UNSUAL CASE OF APICAL VSD POST ANTERIOR MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION

Dr. Sahithi Sura*, Dr. K. Ravinder Reddy, Dr. K. Alekhya

ABSTRACT

Ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a rare yet devastating mechanical complication of acute myocardial infarction (MI), most often presenting within the first week post-infarction. The condition carries high mortality if left untreated, with surgical or percutaneous closure considered the standard of care. However, in certain anatomically favourable cases, particularly when the defect is apical and the patient remains hemodynamically stable, conservative management may be considered. Long-term survival without surgical repair remains exceedingly uncommon.

Keywords: The condition carries high mortality if left untreated, with surgical or percutaneous closure considered the standard of care.