Spontaneous closure of a left ventricle pseudoaneurysm following apical venting
European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Imaging
25 August 2010
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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

Jorge Almeida
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João Carlos Silva
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Pedro Bernardo Almeida
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António J. Madureira
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Isabel Ramos
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Paulo Pinho
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Maria Júlia Maciel
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