Transcatheter Repair of Ventricular Septal Defect Post Myocardial Infarction at a Community Hospital: A Case Study.

Publication Title

Cureus

Authors

Gurpreet Singh, Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, Santa Rosa, USA
Rajveer S Sangera, Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, Santa Rosa, USAFollow
Vishal Patel, Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, Santa Rosa, USAFollow
Shea D Aiken, Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, Santa Rosa, USAFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-1-2025

Keywords

california; santa rosa

Abstract

Ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a rare complication following a myocardial infarction (MI), with a very high mortality rate if left untreated. Traditionally, surgical repair has been used to treat VSDs, but even in those cases, it has poor outcomes. This case shows a middle-aged woman who suffered an MI complicated by a VSD successfully treated with a transcatheter approach to repair the defect. The procedure was performed at a non-teaching community hospital with a small cardiology team. This case highlights the emerging use and success of non-invasive repair in post MI-associated VSD.

Area of Special Interest

Cardiovascular (Heart)

Specialty/Research Institute

Cardiology

DOI

10.7759/cureus.87246