Congenital aneurysm of the left ventricle: its recognition and significance

Journal Article · Fri Jun 10 00:00:00 EDT 1988 · JAMA, J. Am. Med. Assoc.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.1988.03720220052026· OSTI ID:6955750

Arora, R R; Issenberg, H J; Spindola-Franco, H; Fayemi, A; Steeg, C

True left ventricular aneurysm, congenital or acquired, may be defined as an abnormal bulge or outpouching of a portion of the left ventricular wall with or without paradoxical (dyskinetic) systolic expansion. The wall of the aneurysm is composed of either myocardium of fibrous tissue and may be calcified. In contrast, a false aneurysm or pseudoaneurysm of the left ventricle (LV) represents a localized myocardial rupture, with the hemorrhage limited by adherent pericardium and fibrous tissue. Two cases of catastrophic congenital left ventricular aneurysms and a description of the various imaging modalities used to arrive at the diagnosis are presented herein.

• Research Organization: Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6955750
• Journal Information: JAMA, J. Am. Med. Assoc.; (United States), Vol. 259:22
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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