An unusual presentation of a large left ventricular pseudoaneurysm.
Left ventricle pseudoaneurysm is an infrequent complication of myocardial infarction, and is most commonly localized in the inferoposterior left ventricular segments. We describe a patient post anterior myocardial infarction, who presented with pulmonary edema and a large pseudoaneurysm of the anterolateral wall with involvement of the anterolateral papillary muscle, resulting in severe mitral regurgitation. The patient underwent successful operation and is currently well.
Leitman
Marina
M
Cardiology Department, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Zerifin and Tel Aviv University, Israel. zvered@asaf.health.gov.il
Shmueli
Ruth
R
Stamler
Alon
A
Krakover
Ricardo
R
Hendler
Alberto
A
Vered
Zvi
Z