Abstract:Left ventricle (LV) pseudoaneurysm is a rare disorder post-acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Resection or closure of the pseudoaneurysm by surgery is recommended due to the high propensity of pseudoaneurysm rupture while surgery has also high risks. Conservative therapy could be acceptable in small pseudoaneurysms or patients with high surgical risks. Nevertheless, the risk evaluation and grasp of indication are not clear. This case reported an acute cyst-like LV pseudoaneurysm formation post-AMI-induced myoc… Show more
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