Unknown extra cardiac echo-free space: diagnosis of a left ventricular pseudoaneurysm by color flow echocardiography

Clin Cardiol. 1991 Jun;14(6):526-8. doi: 10.1002/clc.4960140613.

Abstract

At times, visualization of a ventricular pseudoaneurysm by two-dimensional echocardiography can be difficult. This case report describes the unique diagnostic potential of color flow echocardiography in the diagnosis of an unknown extra cardiac echo-free space, a left ventricular pseudoaneurysm. Using color Doppler echocardiography flow can be seen communicating between the left ventricle and the pseudoaneurysm.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies / diagnostic imaging*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Echocardiography
  • Echocardiography, Doppler*
  • Heart Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging*
  • Heart Aneurysm / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Ventricular Function, Left / physiology