Left ventricular pseudoaneurysm

Vincent L. Sorrell, Mary J. Callaway, Joseph B. Zwischenberger, John F. Schmedtje

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Abstract

Cardiorrhexis, or rupture of the myocardium, is an uncommon event after acute myocardial infarction. It has serious consequences such as acute hemopericardium, cardiac tamponade, and sudden death. If the rupture remains enclosed by surrounding adhesions or an intact visceral pericardium, a pseudoaneurysm may develop. We describe a rather typical presentation of a pseudoaneurysm of the left ventricle with resultant congestive heart failure after a silent myocardial infarction, and we point out the utility of prompt ultrasound examination in this clinical setting.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)258-259
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of Thoracic Imaging
Volume9
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1994

Keywords

  • Echocardiography
  • Left ventricle
  • Pseudoaneurysm

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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