Introduction: Left ventricular (LV) pseudoaneurysm is an uncommon condition with a high risk of death due to spontaneous rupture. The symptoms are nonspecific and diagnosis is often delayed. Surgical repair is the treatment of choice despite associated operative mortality. Aim: Here we present a retrospective analysis of our experience in managing LV pseudoaneurysms over an 11-year period. Material and methods: Between May 2009 and April 2020, 7 patients (6 males and 1 female) with LV pseudoaneurysm underwent surgical repair at our center.
Hospital records were accessed to obtain relevant clinical information and treatment outcomes. The mean age was 41.86 years (range: 7–73 years). Etiologies were post-myocardial infarction (4 patients) and prior endocarditis/pericarditis (3 patients). Pseudoaneurysms were posterobasal in 4 patients and apical in 3 patients. All the patients underwent…
