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Marie-Julie D K Lemmens1, Frederique E C M Peeters2, Rick Schreurs3
1Department of Cardiology, Maastricht UMC+, Maastricht, the Netherlands; Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Maastricht UMC+, Maastricht, the Netherlands; Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM), Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
Photon-counting detector CT (PCD-CT) accurately diagnosed a rare ventricular pseudoaneurysm, differentiating it from true aneurysms. This advanced imaging technique aids in complex cardiac cases, improving patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- Medical Diagnostics
- Radiology
Background:
- Ventricular pseudoaneurysms are rare but life-threatening complications post-myocardial infarction.
- Distinguishing pseudoaneurysms from true aneurysms is critical due to rupture risk.
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