Decoding Postinfarction Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm. 2023

Emily K Nguyen, and Promporn Suksaranjit, and Mohammad A Bashir, and Dennis J Firchau, and Milena A Gebska
Department of Internal Medicine, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA.

Recognizing true from pseudo left ventricular aneurysm after myocardial infarction is paramount to guide clinical management and determine need for surgical urgency. We discuss a case of a postinfarction pseudoaneurysm that poses unique anatomic challenges and may hold a secret "DaVinci code" beyond current diagnostic criteria. (Level of Difficulty: Advanced.).

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