Endovascular resolution of left ventricular pseudoaneurysm

Authors

  • Braian A Cardinali Ré Centro Cardiovascular Nueve de Julio, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Juan C Sendoya Centro Cardiovascular Nueve de Julio, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Mariano Campenni Sanatorio Junín, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Mauricio Bonet Centro Cardiovascular Nueve de Julio, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Keywords:

Myocardial infarction, Pseudoaneurysm, Echocardiography

Abstract

Left ventricular pseudoaneurysm is an uncommon clinical entity, mainly caused by acute myocardial infarction (AMI). This is a severe complication and potentially deadly. However, in exceptional cases, the rupture is contained by organized hematoma, pericardium and fibrous tissue, avoiding the fatal outcome and allowing surgical or endovascular management in selected cases. Here is the case of a large pseudoaneurysm diagnosed in a patient with recent infarction.

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Published

2022-09-27

Issue

Vol. 51 No. 3 (2022): Journal of the Argentinian Federation of Cardiology

Section

Clinical Case Reports

How to Cite

1.
Endovascular resolution of left ventricular pseudoaneurysm. Rev. Fed. Arg. Cardiol. [Internet]. 2022 Sep. 27 [cited 2024 May 18];51(3):134-6. Available from: https://www.revistafac.org.ar/ojs/index.php/revistafac/article/view/429