Left ventricular pseudoaneurysm found by CT scan

Open Cardiovasc Med J. 2008:2:26-7. doi: 10.2174/1874192400802010026. Epub 2008 Apr 7.

Abstract

A 62-year-old male with a previous coronary artery bypass grafting underwent CT scan for evaluation of left epigastric pain. Findings showed a large left ventricular pseudoaneurysm, which was subsequently confirmed by left ventriculogram. The pseudoaneurysm was successfully repaired surgically.

Keywords: CT scan; Left ventricular aneurysm; catheterization.