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Dissecting intramyocardial hematoma masquerading as a pseudoaneurysm of the left ventricle
D G Meyers1, G B Lund, A L Moulton
1Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska College of Medicine, Omaha.
Catheterization and Cardiovascular Diagnosis
|May 1, 1989
Insights
Left ventricular intramyocardial dissection can mimic a ventricular pseudoaneurysm. This case highlights diagnostic imaging and surgical confirmation of this rare condition.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiac Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Left ventricular intramyocardial dissection is a rare condition.
- It can present with symptoms mimicking other cardiac pathologies.
- Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate management.
Abstract:
This report presents a case of left ventricular intramyocardial dissection masquerading as a ventricular pseudoaneurysm, as documented by echocardiography, magnetic resonance imaging, and angiography with subsequent confirmation at operation.