Left ventricular aneurysm in patients with previous cardiac surgery.
Left ventricular aneurysm in patients who have undergone previous cardiac surgery is infrequently reported. We reviewed the results in all patients treated for left ventricular aneurysm between 1983 and 1995 at St. Vincent Hospital and Medical Center. Of 109 patients undergoing left ventricular aneurysm surgery, 10 had open heart surgery an average of 8.9 years previously. There was no mortality or significant morbidity in those who had previous operations. Functional status improved significantly after surgery. We concluded that surgical treatment of left ventricular aneurysm in patients who had previous open heart surgery can be performed with acceptable risks and leads to functional improvement.
Alsaddique
Ahmed A
AA
King Fahad Cardiac Center, College of Medicine & King Khalid University Hospital, PO Box 7805, Riyadh 11472, Saudi Arabia. alsadd@hotmail.com
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Anthony P
AP
D000368:Aged; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006322:Heart Aneurysm / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006352:Heart Ventricles / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D018579:Patient Selection; D020127:Recovery of Function; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D016277:Ventricular Function, Left