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Heart Rupture
(Cardiac Rupture)


Laceration or tearing of the walls of the heart, of the interatrial or interventricular septum, of the papillary muscles or chordae tendineae, or of any of the valves of the heart. Rupture may be due to a variety of pathological entities, however, the majority are secondary to myocardial infarction (heart rupture, post-infarction).

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Myocardial <b>rupture</b> pathophysiology - wikidoc
Myocardial rupture pathophysiology - wikidoc
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Journal of Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine & toxicology
Journal of Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine & toxicology
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Plate depicting <b>heart</b> diseases. Spontaneous <b>rupture</b> of the <b>heart</b>
Plate depicting heart diseases. Spontaneous rupture of the heart
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European Commission : CORDIS : Newsroom : Scientists find link
European Commission : CORDIS : Newsroom : Scientists find link
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BJCVS, Vol.: 20 Ed.: 2 - 182/185 - 2005, Surgical repair of left
BJCVS, Vol.: 20 Ed.: 2 - 182/185 - 2005, Surgical repair of left
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Cardiovascular Pathology
Cardiovascular Pathology
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<b>Heart</b> Attack Can Lead to <b>Heart Rupture</b> | SciSeek Science Blog
Heart Attack Can Lead to Heart Rupture | SciSeek Science Blog
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What is Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm? | Treating Aortic Stents with
What is Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm? | Treating Aortic Stents with
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