Early surgical repair of an acute post-infarction left ventricular pseudoaneurysm complicated by second pseudoaneurysm formation

摘要

We present a case of an acute myocardial infarction complicated by an acute left ventricular pseudoaneurysm (LVPA). Surgical correction in the subacute phase was complicated by development of a second larger LVPA due to tearing of the sutures of the fi rst surgical repair. Our case demonstrates the diffi cult decision-making regarding the timing of surgical intervention, which remains a debatable issue. The literature on diagnostics, prognosis and treatment of the LVPA is also discussed.