MEHMET IŞIK, FATMANUR TUTSOY, SEFA TATAR, NİYAZİ GÖRMÜŞ
Journal of Updates in Cardiovascular Medicine - 2025;13(2):126-129
Left ventricular pseudo-aneurysms are rare clinical conditions that can have serious consequences if left untreated. Pseudo-aneurysms differ from true aneurysms, in that they do not contain endocardium or myocardial tissue, but only pericardium and fibrous elements. Pseudo-aneurysms often develop secondary to myocardial infarction, but can also be seen after cardiac surgery, infective endocarditis, and trauma. In this study, a case of an asymptomatic left ventricular pseudo-aneurysm that was noticed incidentally after a long period of cardiac surgery and showed rapid growth within a year was presented. Due to limited experience in left ventricular pseudo-aneurysm surgery, we wanted to share the successful surgical treatment, echocardiography, and radiological images of the case.
