Dissecting the difference: Left ventricular aneurysm versus pseudoaneurysm.
Publication/Presentation Date
6-30-2025
Abstract
Left ventricular aneurysms (LVAs) and pseudoaneurysms (LVPs) are common complications following acute myocardial infarction (AMI), predominantly involving the anterior wall due to complete occlusion of the left anterior descending (LAD) artery. Both conditions are associated with heart failure, arrhythmias, and thromboembolic events. However, differentiating between LVA and LVP is crucial, as LVPs carry a higher rupture risk and require surgical management. We present a case of LVP, diagnosed using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMRI), in a patient with chronic total occlusion of the LAD, which was managed surgically. This case emphasizes the critical role of imaging in guiding appropriate treatment decisions.
Volume
2025
Issue
3
First Page
202529
Last Page
202529
ISSN
2305-7823
Published In/Presented At
Sabri, M. S., Herman, K., Hennawi, H. A., Shpilman, A., & West, J. L. (2025). Dissecting the difference: Left ventricular aneurysm versus pseudoaneurysm. Global cardiology science & practice, 2025(3), e202529. https://doi.org/10.21542/gcsp.2025.29
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
41346651
Department(s)
Fellows and Residents
Document Type
Article