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World J Cardiol. Jun 26, 2012; 4(6): 218-220
Published online Jun 26, 2012. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v4.i6.218
Published online Jun 26, 2012. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v4.i6.218
Giant left ventricular pseudoaneurysm presenting with hemoptysis
Rajesh Vijayvergiya, Jay Pattam, Department of Cardiology, Advanced Cardiac Centre, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160 012, India
Sandeep S Rana, Jiten D Singh, Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, Advanced Cardiac Centre, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160 012, India
Goverdhan D Puri, Department of Anesthesia, Advanced Cardiac Centre, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160 012, India
Manphool Singhal, Department of Radio-diagnosis, Advanced Cardiac Centre, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160 012, India
Author contributions: All authors were actively involved in management of the index case.
Correspondence to: Dr. Rajesh Vijayvergiya, MD, DM, FSCAI, FACC, FISES, Associate Professor, Department of Cardiology, Advanced Cardiac Centre, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160 012, India. rajeshvijay999@hotmail.com
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Received: April 13, 2012
Revised: June 6, 2012
Accepted: June 13, 2012
Published online: June 26, 2012
Revised: June 6, 2012
Accepted: June 13, 2012
Published online: June 26, 2012
Abstract
Left ventricular (LV) pseudoaneurysm is a late mechanical complication of myocardial infarction (MI). A giant LV pseudoaneurysm is a rare presentation. We report a case of a giant LV pseudoaneurysm in a post MI patient, who presented with hemoptysis. Hemoptysis is a rare clinical presentation of LV pseudoaneurysm. The patient had successful surgical repair of the aneurysm and had a favorable outcome in 9 mo’ follow-up. The imaging modalities and surgical treatment of a pseudoaneurysm is discussed.