USMLE® Step 2 CK · Cardiovascular / Cardiology · Topic CV-ACS-03
Post-MI mechanical & electrical complications
Post-MI mechanical & electrical complications (CV-ACS-03) in USMLE® Step 2 CK Cardiovascular / Cardiology (USMLE® Step 2 CK Review Book p. 174). Guideline basis: 2025 ACC/AHA/ACEP/NAEMSP/SCAI Acute Coronary Syndromes; 2021 AHA Mechanical Complications of Acute MI. Covers: Post-MI complication timeline, Papillary muscle rupture vs VSD vs free wall rupture, Ventricular aneurysm, re-infarction, and Dressler syndrome, Post-MI conduction and arrhythmic complications. Practice 16 QuestionBank questions, ChartWalk bedside clinical algorithms, FlashCards, and ImageBank on TheCodexes.com. Understand beyond your boards.
- Topic Code
- CV-ACS-03
- Chapter
- Cardiovascular / Cardiology
- Review Book Page
- p. 174
- QuestionBank Items
- 16 questions
Primary Guideline / Source: 2025 ACC/AHA/ACEP/NAEMSP/SCAI Acute Coronary Syndromes; 2021 AHA Mechanical Complications of Acute MI
Key Clinical Sections
- Post-MI complication timeline
- Papillary muscle rupture vs VSD vs free wall rupture
- Ventricular aneurysm, re-infarction, and Dressler syndrome
- Post-MI conduction and arrhythmic complications