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[Early left ventricular dysfunction in acute myocardial infarct. Evaluation using imaging methods].

R Ferreira, A Araújo, G Cantinho

    Revista Portuguesa De Cardiologia : Orgao Oficial Da Sociedade Portuguesa De Cardiologia = Portuguese Journal of Cardiology : an Official Journal of the Portuguese Society of Cardiology
    |January 1, 1989
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    This case study highlights how imaging identified left ventricular aneurysm after myocardial infarction, leading to successful surgical repair. Early diagnosis of infarct expansion is crucial for patient outcomes.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Medical Imaging

    Background:

    • Acute anterior myocardial infarction can lead to complications.
    • Left ventricular function can be initially preserved post-myocardial infarction.

    Observation:

    • A patient developed acute pulmonary edema 11 days after myocardial infarction.
    • Imaging revealed infarct expansion and early apical aneurysm formation.

    Findings:

    • Echocardiography and isotopic studies diagnosed infarct expansion and aneurysm.
    • Contrast angiography confirmed a large aneurysm and two-vessel disease.
    • Thallium scintigraphy showed reversible ischemia in non-necrotic areas.

    Implications:

    • Imaging techniques are vital for diagnosing infarct expansion and early functional aneurysms.

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  • Perfusion studies help identify jeopardized myocardium, guiding surgical intervention.
  • Surgical repair (aneurysmectomy and bypass) led to a positive patient outcome.