Acute torrential mitral regurgitation secondary to iatrogenic papillary muscle rupture

Papillary Muscle rupture is a rare and potentially life-threatening complication that is typically observed in the days following acute myocardial infarction. Less commonly, rupture of a papillary muscle may arise as an iatrogenic complication of cardiac procedures. We present a case of cardiogenic shock in the setting of torrential mitral regurgitation secondary to iatrogenic papillary muscle rupture during a left ventricular angiogram. The patient was placed on percutaneous mechanical circulatory support with Impella CP and transferred for emergent mitral valve replacement. This case highlights the potential complications of minimally invasive cardiac procedures and reviews the management of acute severe mitral regurgitation.