The Role of Multimodality Imaging in a Case of Traumatic Cardiac Pseudoaneurysm

J Invasive Cardiol. 2016 Aug;28(8):E71-2.

Abstract

After a 40-foot fall from a balcony, a healthy 21-year-old sustained multiple injuries, including left ventricular pseudoaneurysm. This case demonstrates the critical necessity of the combination of a high index of suspicion and multimodality imaging for diagnosis and prompt intervention.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aneurysm, False* / diagnosis
  • Aneurysm, False* / etiology
  • Aneurysm, False* / physiopathology
  • Cardiac Catheterization / methods*
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Computed Tomography Angiography / methods*
  • Echocardiography / methods*
  • Electrocardiography / methods*
  • Female
  • Heart Aneurysm* / diagnosis
  • Heart Aneurysm* / etiology
  • Heart Aneurysm* / physiopathology
  • Hemodynamics
  • Humans
  • Intraoperative Care / methods
  • Multimodal Imaging / methods
  • Multiple Trauma / complications
  • Myocardial Contusions / complications
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult