Intramyocardial dissecting haematoma
(IDH) is a uncommon complication of myocardial
infarction, with very few case reported till date . Before
the era of non-invasive imaging techniques, the
diagnosis of IDH was made at autopsy. Commonly
IDH may involve the ventricles and or the IVS. We are
discussing a case of acute anterolateral myocardial
infarction with intramyocardial dissection with
haematoma and the use of echocardiography in the
management of this rare complication. Using bedside
echo continuous monitoring of the dissection,
progression of haematoma can be evaluated. The
differential echogenicty of fluid and clotted blood can be
compared easily with the surrounding myocardial
structures, making it easier to constantly monitor the
evolution of this complication.