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Open Access 01-12-2021 | Mitral Valve Replacement | Case report

Conservative treatment of left ventricular pseudoaneurysm after mitral valve replacement due to early left ventricular rupture: a case report

Authors: Qun-Jun Duan, Cui-Ting Duan, Wei-Jun Yang, Ai-Qiang Dong

Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery | Issue 1/2021

Abstract

Background

Left ventricular pseudoaneurysm due to early left ventricle rupture is a serious complication after cardiac surgery. Urgent surgery is recommended in most cases with a high mortality rate. Conservative treatment of a left ventricular pseudoaneurysm due to early left ventricle rupture is very rare.

Case presentation

We present a 61-year-old woman with left ventricular pseudoaneurysm after mitral valve replacement due to early left ventricle rupture. This patient was treated in a conservative approach. This patient had an uneventful recovery. She was in good condition and remained asymptomatic 3.5 years after mitral valve surgery.

Conclusion

This case suggests that medical treatment left ventricular pseudoaneurysm patients has a limited but acceptable role in selected and unusual circumstances.

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Title: Conservative treatment of left ventricular pseudoaneurysm after mitral valve replacement due to early left ventricular rupture: a case report
Authors: Qun-Jun Duan
Cui-Ting Duan
Wei-Jun Yang
Ai-Qiang Dong
Publication date: 01-12-2021
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keywords: Mitral Valve Replacement
Transthoracic Echocardiography
Mitral Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Replacement
Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery / Issue 1/2021
Electronic ISSN: 1749-8090
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-021-01436-8

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Conservative treatment of left ventricular pseudoaneurysm after mitral valve replacement due to early left ventricular rupture: a case report

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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