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Delayed rupture of a postinfarction left ventricular true aneurysm
Sinan Arsan1, Serdar Akgun, Muhsin Turkmen
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Maltepe University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey. arsans@ixir.com
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|April 28, 2004
Summary
Delayed rupture of a true left ventricular aneurysm is rare. Surgical repair using endoaneurysmorraphy patch technique was successful in a patient 3 months post-myocardial infarction.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiac Surgery
Background:
- True left ventricular aneurysms are rare, potentially leading to delayed rupture.
- Myocardial infarction is a common cause of left ventricular aneurysm formation.
Observation:
- A 60-year-old woman presented with a ruptured true left ventricular aneurysm.
- The rupture occurred 3 months after the initial myocardial infarction.
Findings:
- Emergency surgical repair was performed using the endoaneurysmorraphy patch technique.
- The patient experienced a satisfactory recovery following the intervention.
Implications:
- This case highlights the possibility of delayed rupture of true left ventricular aneurysms.
- Endoaneurysmorraphy is a viable surgical option for managing these rare but serious complications.