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Thrombosed left ventricular pseudoaneurysm following myocardial infarction: a case report

Authors: Fatma Zouari, Rami Tlili, Fares Azaiez, Sofien Zayed, Rim Ben Romdhane, Jalel Ziadi, Youssef Ben Ameur

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2021

Abstract

Background

Pseudoaneurysm of inferior wall of the left ventricle is an uncommon complication of myocardial infarction with high mortality.

Case presentation

We report the case of a 63-year-old Tunisian man, diagnosed with a thrombosed left ventricular pseudoaneurysm and a pericardial effusion after 1 week of angina.

Conclusions

Left ventricular pseudoaneurysm is a serious complication of myocardial infarction that has atypical presentations. Diagnosis is generally established by transthoracic echocardiography but confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging. Urgent surgery is the treatment choice given the risk of embolization and rupture.

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Title: Thrombosed left ventricular pseudoaneurysm following myocardial infarction: a case report
Authors: Fatma Zouari
Rami Tlili
Fares Azaiez
Sofien Zayed
Rim Ben Romdhane
Jalel Ziadi
Youssef Ben Ameur
Publication date: 01-12-2021
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keywords: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Transthoracic Echocardiography
Aneurysm
Aneurysm
Myocardial Infarction
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2021
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-02709-5

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Conclusions

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