Can computed tomodensitometry predict ventricular pseudoaneurysm occurrence after heart valve endocarditis?

Cardiol Young. 2019 Sep;29(9):1206-1207. doi: 10.1017/S1047951119001690. Epub 2019 Aug 22.

Abstract

Ventricular pseudoaneurysm is a rare but well-known complication after valvular endocarditis. The lesion was localised exactly where pre-operative CT scan showed lack of enhancement in the postero-lateral wall of the left ventricle. This case demonstrates how much attention must be paid to myocardial CT images and emphazises the need of close follow-up in patients with infective endocartitis.

Keywords: Endocarditis; tomodensitometry; ventricular pseudoaneurysm.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aneurysm, False / diagnosis*
  • Aneurysm, False / etiology
  • Aneurysm, False / surgery
  • Aortic Valve / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Valve / surgery*
  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency / diagnosis
  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency / surgery*
  • Child
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / complications*
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / diagnosis
  • Heart Aneurysm / diagnosis*
  • Heart Aneurysm / etiology
  • Heart Aneurysm / surgery
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / adverse effects*
  • Heart Ventricles
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Reoperation
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*