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Annular subaortic aneurysm resulting in sudden death.

S J Normann1

  • 1Department of Pathology, University of Florida, Gainesville 32610.

Clinical Cardiology
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

A rare subvalvular aneurysm caused sudden cardiac death by compressing a coronary artery. This case highlights the potential for these aneurysms to lead to myocardial infarction, a complication seen in few reported instances.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Pathology
  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Medical Case Reports

Background:

  • Subvalvular aneurysms, though rare, can occur beneath the aortic or mitral valves.
  • These aneurysms pose a risk of compressing adjacent cardiac structures, including coronary arteries.