Transient left ventricular aneurysm in a patient with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and myocarditis

Clin Cardiol. 1993 Mar;16(3):253-6. doi: 10.1002/clc.4960160317.

Abstract

Left ventricular wall motion abnormalities, aneurysm formation, and progression to global hypokinesis have been described in patients with myocarditis and in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. We document a case of reversible aneurysm formation, cardiogenic shock, and complete recovery in a patient with myocarditis and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Pathophysiologic mechanisms of myocardial injury and recovery are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic / complications*
  • Female
  • Heart Aneurysm / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Myocarditis / complications*