An Asymptomatic Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm Found Incidentally at 12 Months Post Myocardial Infarction: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Left ventricular pseudoaneurysms are a rare mechanical complication of myocardial infarction. If found acutely following infarction (within 2 weeks, with some advocating up to 3 months), surgical repair is recommended due to their high risk of rupture. Whilst associated with chest pain, dyspnoea and...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Barcaray International
2020-01-01
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Series: | International Cardiovascular Forum Journal |
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Online Access: | https://icfjournal.org/index.php/icfj/article/view/697/697-Brooks |