Left ventricular pseudoaneurysm found after mitral valve replacement performed 30 years earlier

J Invasive Cardiol. 2010 Mar;22(3):E40-1.

Abstract

Pseudoaneurysm of the left ventricle (LV) is a rare cardiac disease that occurs after myocardial infarction or cardiac surgery. Because patients frequently present with nonspecific symptoms, a high index of suspicion is needed to make the diagnosis. This report describes an unusual case demonstrating a large LV pseudoaneurysm after mitral valve replacement performed 30 years earlier.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aneurysm, False / diagnostic imaging*
  • Aneurysm, False / etiology
  • Female
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis / adverse effects*
  • Heart Ventricles / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Mitral Valve / surgery*
  • Radiography
  • Time Factors