Large left ventricular pseudoaneurysm presenting 25 years after penetrating chest trauma.
Penetrating chest wounds leading to damage of thoracic structures are common. A rare sequelae of chest trauma is a contained rupture of the left ventricle of the heart leading to the development of a pseudoaneurysm. This complication needs prompt recognition and repair because of the high likelihood of rupture and death. We report the case of a 47-year-old man who underwent repair of a stab wound to the heart 25 years ago and subsequently developed a large left ventricular pseudoaneurysm and presented with angina.
Makaryus
Amgad N
AN
Division of Cardiology, North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, New York 11040, USA.
Manetta
Frank
F
Goldner
Bruce
B
Stephen
Bibiana
B
Rosen
Stacey E
SE
Park
Chong H
CH
D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006322:Heart Aneurysm / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006335:Heart Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D006352:Heart Ventricles / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery