ABSTRACT

Pseudoaneurysm of the left ventricle (LV) is one of the mechanic complications of myocardial infarction. This rare complication mostly stems from inferior wall of the LV. The wall of pseudoaneurysm contains pericardium and/or scar tissue but not myocardium. Transthorasic echocardiography is commonly used in clinical practice and is usually sufficient to make a diagnosis of LV pseudoaneurysm. It is important to differentiate pseudoaneurysm from true LV aneurysm. Pseudoaneursym does not contain myocardial tissue whereas true LV aneurysm does. Pseudoaneurysm also has narrow neck unlike true LV aneurysm. Urgent surgical approach is indicated because of fatal rupture. Here we report a case report of pseudoaneurysm manisfesting with acute dyspnea.

Keywords: Pseudoaneurysm Transthorasic echocardiography