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Michael S Firstenberg¹, Danielle Blais, Juan Crestanello

¹Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio 43210, USA. Michael.firstenberg@osumc.edu

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Left ventricular free wall rupture is a serious issue. Long-term mechanical support successfully treated two complex ventricular pseudoaneurysm cases, offering new management options.

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Medical Devices

Background:

Left ventricular free wall rupture presents significant clinical challenges.
Small defects are manageable, but large or complex ruptures require advanced treatment strategies.

Observation:

Two cases of chronic, complex ventricular pseudoaneurysms were analyzed.
These pseudoaneurysms posed difficult management problems.

Findings:

Both cases were successfully treated using long-term mechanical circulatory support.
Mechanical support provided an effective solution for complex ventricular defects.

Implications:

Long-term mechanical support is a viable option for complex ventricular pseudoaneurysms.
This approach may improve outcomes for patients with severe left ventricular wall defects.