Left ventricular false aneurysm

Authors
Tirilomis, T Mahmoud, FO Von der Emde, J
Citation
T. Tirilomis et al., Left ventricular false aneurysm, ACT CARDIOL, 55(4), 2000, pp. 269-270
Citations number
3
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
ACTA CARDIOLOGICA
ISSN journal
00015385 → ACNP
Volume
55
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
269 - 270
Database
ISI
SICI code
0001-5385(200008)55:4<269:LVFA>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
False aneurysms of the left ventricle develop after ru ptu re of the ventri cular wall in an area of pericardial adhesions. This complication of myocar dial infarction is uncommon. Images of a post-infarction false aneurysm are presented.