Intramyocardial dissecting hematoma: fatal complication of reperfusion damage in myocardial infarction – an autopsy case report

Intramyocardial dissection or intramyocardial dissecting hematoma is uncommon complication either of myocardial infarction or severe thoracic injury. Intramyocardial dissecting hematoma is caused by intersecting bleeding between the layers of myocardial fibers. In contrast to cardiac rupture, the myocardial wall maintains its integrity. In this paper, we present a case of patient suffering with ischemic heart disease, reporting worsening chest...