[False aneurysm of left ventricle after nonpenetrating chest trauma (about one case)]

Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris). 2008 Aug;57(4):231-3. doi: 10.1016/j.ancard.2008.05.003. Epub 2008 Jun 2.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Ischemic heart disease is the most common etiology of aneurysms of the left ventricle. The latter can also result from trauma. We report a case of a patient operated for false aneurysm of the left ventricle revealed by dyspnea and occurring six years after a nonpenetrating chest trauma. Follow-up after surgery was good with no complication occurring. In conclusion, this lesion must be considered in case of chest trauma and can be easily detected by echocardiography or CT scan.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aneurysm, False / etiology*
  • Heart Ventricles*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Thoracic Injuries / complications*
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / complications*