Differentiating true versus pseudo left ventricular aneurysm: a case report and review of diagnostic strategies.
Cardiol Rev
; 14(6): e27-30, 2006.
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ABSTRACT
The differentiation of left ventricular pseudoaneurysm from true aneurysm is sometimes difficult. Given the propensity for pseudoaneurysms to rupture leading to cardiac tamponade, shock, and death, compared with a more benign natural history for true aneurysms, accurate diagnosis of these conditions is clinically important. Clinical symptoms, physical examination findings, electrocardiograms, and routine x-rays are not sensitive or specific for diagnosing left ventricular aneurysms nor for distinguishing true from pseudoaneurysm once detected. Our aim is to present a case report demonstrating these difficulties and to review the use of various cardiac imaging modalities in differentiating between these 2 entities.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Aneurisma Falso
/
Aneurisma Cardíaco
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Cardiol Rev
Asunto de la revista:
ANGIOLOGIA
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CARDIOLOGIA
Año:
2006
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos