title: Submitral aneurysm of the left ventricle.
abstract: Submitral aneurysm is a rare cardiac pathology of uncertain origin with varied clinical manifestations. Recent studies have revealed a congenital basis of this pathology, although genetic link has been suspected because of the racial predilection. The other suggested aetiologies are infection and inflammation. The case reported here is that of a young female with a large submitral aneurysm presenting in a state of cardiogenic shock. In addition, the presence of raised inflammatory parameters indicates that the cause of origin of this aneurysm is related to inflammation.
authors.affiliation: Apollo Hospitals, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. baruahdk_9@yahoo.com
authors.forename: D K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Baruah
authors.forename: P V Naresh
authors.initials: PV
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: G S P
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Reddy
authors.forename: V Ramesh
authors.initials: VR
authors.lastname: Babu
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006322:Heart Aneurysm / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006352:Heart Ventricles / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D018836:Inflammation Mediators / Q000097:blood; D012307:Risk Factors; D012770:Shock, Cardiogenic / Q000209:etiology; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D018836:Inflammation Mediators