Recurrent left ventricular pseudoaneurysm : diagnosed by color-flow Doppler echocardiography

The effects of left ventricular pseudoaneurysm following transmural myocardial infarction can be devastating; therefore, prompt diagnosis and surgical resection are warranted. We report a rare case of recurrent left ventricular pseudoaneurysm in which color-flow Doppler echocardiography was useful i...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Texas Heart Institute journal 1990, Vol.17 (3), p.190-191
Hauptverfasser:	GAOS, C. M, FIGHALI, S, CORONADO, R, HERNANDEZ, G, QUINTANILLA, M, COOLEY, D. A
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Cardiology. Vascular system Coronary heart disease Diagnostic Technique Heart Medical sciences
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Zusammenfassung:	The effects of left ventricular pseudoaneurysm following transmural myocardial infarction can be devastating; therefore, prompt diagnosis and surgical resection are warranted. We report a rare case of recurrent left ventricular pseudoaneurysm in which color-flow Doppler echocardiography was useful in establishing the diagnosis.
ISSN:	0730-2347 1526-6702