Abstract:Post-infarction left ventricular aneurysm (LVA) is a complication of myocardial infarction (MI), which is of great clinical importance due to high mortality. Data on its incidence are contradictory. The aim of the review was to highlight the existing and novel predictors of post-infarction LVA, the identification of which will help in identifying high-risk patients in order to optimize their treatment and rehabilitation. Known predictors of post-infarction LVA include pain-to-balloon time, age, female sex, rec… Show more
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