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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Left ventricular pseudoaneurysm (LVPA) is a rare but serious complication of myocardial infarction.
  • It results from incomplete rupture of the ventricular wall, potentially leading to cardiac chamber compression.

Observation:

  • A 79-year-old patient presented with acute chest pain and ST-elevation myocardial infarction.
  • Subacute LVPA was incidentally discovered, causing compression of the right-sided cardiac chambers.

Findings:

  • Multimodality imaging was essential for the timely diagnosis of LVPA.
  • Surgical repair was successfully performed by a multidisciplinary team.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the diverse clinical presentations of LVPA, which can be easily missed.
  • Highlights the critical role of advanced imaging in managing complex cardiac conditions.