Which of the following is a potential complication of a large myocardial infarction occurring 3 to 7 days post-injury?
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Correct answer: Atrial myxoma
Between 3-7 days, the infarcted area is weakest due to maximal softening by neutrophils and macrophages (coagulative necrosis and early resorption). This is the peak time for free wall, septal, or papillary muscle rupture.
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