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  • 1Department of Cardiology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Spain.

Experimental and Clinical Cardiology
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A rare left ventricular pseudoaneurysm, a complication from chest trauma, can compress the circumflex coronary artery. This case highlights an unusual post-traumatic pseudoaneurysm causing selective coronary artery compression during systole.

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Chest traumaCoronary milkingPseudoaneurysm

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Left ventricular pseudoaneurysm (LVPA) is a rare cardiac condition.
  • It can arise from myocardial infarction, cardiac surgery, trauma, or other factors.
  • Diagnosis and management can be challenging due to its rarity.

Observation:

  • An uncommon case of post-traumatic LVPA was accidentally discovered.
  • The pseudoaneurysm exhibited selective compression of the circumflex coronary artery.
  • This compression occurred specifically during the systolic phase of the cardiac cycle.

Findings:

  • The study reports a unique instance of LVPA secondary to chest trauma.
  • The pseudoaneurysm's anatomical relationship led to dynamic circumflex coronary artery compression.
  • This finding underscores the potential for LVPA to cause significant coronary ischemia.

Implications:

  • This case expands the known spectrum of LVPA complications.
  • It highlights the importance of considering LVPA in patients with unexplained coronary events post-trauma.
  • Further research into the biomechanics of LVPA-induced coronary compression is warranted.