Ventricular Rupture With Pseudoaneurysm Causing Compression Effect on the Right Ventricular Cavity
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Left ventricular pseudoaneurysm (LVPA) typically results from incomplete rupture of the ventricular wall. Here we describe the case of a 79-year--old patient who presented with acute chest pain, was found to have acute anterior and inferior ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, and was accidentally discovered to have a subacute LVPA creating compression effect on the right-sided cardiac chambers. A multidisciplinary team promptly decided to proceed with surgical repair. This case highlights the varied presentations of LVPA, which can easily be overlooked during the initial evaluation. The use of multimodality imaging played a crucial role in the timely diagnosis and management of this condition.
Source: JACC Case Reports
Authors: Aliaa K. Mousa, Andrew E. Mendoza, Ashock Chaudhary, Hirohisa Ikegami, Kameswari Maganti, Partho P. Sengupta, Sabahat Bokhari, Yasmin S. Hamirani
Institution: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $850
OpenAlex ID: W4409284869