Heart showing myocardial infarction in the left ventricle
Object numberGC.15001
TitleHeart showing myocardial infarction in the left ventricle
DescriptionHeart showing myocardial infarction, or 'heart attack' in the left ventricle
The preparation is the heart opened to show the left ventricle. The infarction has led to rupture of the papillary muscles, which attach to the atrioventricular valves by the chordae tendonae. This is a rare and dangerous complication
Production placeWestern General Hospital, Edinburgh
Production date Precise 1966 - 1966
Production periodTwentieth century
Object nameHEART, left ventricle
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen
Dimensions
- Jar Height: 13.6 cm
Width: 13.5 cm
Depth: 5.8 cm