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Left ventricular pseudoaneurysm demonstrated by 64-multislice computed tomography.

Mohammad Jebelli¹, Kemp Kernstine, Mohammad Hossein Mandegar

¹From the *Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Shariati Hospital, Medical Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran; and †Division of Thoracic Surgery, City of Hope Medical Center and Beckman Research Institute, Duarte, CA, USA.

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A 50-year-old man with a history of left ventricular aneurysmectomy experienced left ventricular enlargement and an apicolateral pseudoaneurysm. Surgical resection of the pseudoaneurysm yielded an excellent outcome, highlighting imaging

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Area of Science:

Cardiovascular Surgery
Diagnostic Imaging
Cardiac Surgery

Background:

A history of left ventricular aneurysmectomy can predispose patients to complications.
Pseudoaneurysms are a rare but serious complication following cardiac surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

To report a case of successful pseudoaneurysm resection in a patient with prior left ventricular aneurysmectomy.
To emphasize the role of advanced imaging in managing complex cardiac conditions.

Main Methods:

A 64-multislice computed tomogram (CT) was utilized for detailed cardiac imaging.
Surgical resection of the identified apicolateral pseudoaneurysm was performed.

Main Results:

Computed tomogram imaging revealed left ventricular enlargement and an apicolateral pseudoaneurysm.
The pseudoaneurysm was successfully resected, with no immediate complications reported.

Conclusions:

Multislice computed tomography is crucial for diagnosing and managing cardiac pseudoaneurysms.
Surgical intervention for left ventricular pseudoaneurysms can achieve excellent patient outcomes.