Abstract
We report a case of anterior left ventricular pseudoaneurysm and associated interventricular septal defect, following myocardial infarction. This report shows an unusual clinical presentation, successful echocardiographic management and surgical findings. Echocardiography appeared to be a useful technique, safe and specific for the diagnosis of a rare complication of myocardial infarction. Early recognition of this rare complication has therapeutic importance because immediate surgical correction is life saving.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 140-142 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2010 |
Keywords
- Cardiac surgery
- Echocardiography
- Interventricular septal defect
- Intraoperative echocardiography
- Myocardial infarction
- Myocardial ischemia
- Pseudoaneurysm
- Transesophageal echocardiography
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine