Spontaneous closure of a left ventricle pseudoaneurysm following apical venting

European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Imaging

25 August 2010
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Abstract

Abstract

Cardiac surgery is the second most frequent aetiology of left ventricular pseudoaneurysm (LVP). Left ventricular apical venting is a recognized cause of LVP. Prompt surgical treatment is usually needed since there is a high risk of rupture and spontaneous closure is very rare. We describe a case of spontaneous closure of a left ventricle pseudoaneurysm following apical venting.

Contributors

Ricardo Lopes
Ricardo Lopes

Author

Faculty of Medicine University of Porto Porto , Portugal

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