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Percutaneous closure of left ventricular free wall rupture with associated false aneurysm to prevent cardioembolic

Wil Harrison1, Peter N Ruygrok, Sally Greaves

  • 1Greenlane Cardiovascular Service, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand. wharriso@middlemore.co.nz

Heart, Lung & Circulation
|September 14, 2007
PubMed

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Percutaneous closure successfully treated a left ventricular false aneurysm, preventing further embolic events. This minimally invasive approach offers a safer alternative for high-risk patients.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Cardiac Surgery

Background:

  • Left ventricular (LV) false aneurysm is a rare complication post-myocardial infarction.
  • Surgical repair is the conventional treatment but carries high perioperative risks.

Observation:

  • A patient with a LV false aneurysm and thrombus experienced a cardioembolic stroke.
  • The patient was deemed at high risk for surgical intervention.

Findings:

  • Successful percutaneous closure of the LV false aneurysm was achieved.
  • The procedure aimed to prevent recurrent embolic events.

Implications:

  • Percutaneous closure is a viable alternative to surgery for LV false aneurysms in high-risk patients.
  • This approach can mitigate the risk of cardioembolic events.

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