Apical Left Ventricular Pseudoaneurysm With Left‐to‐Right Shunt: A Rare Mechanical Complication of Myocardial Infarction Involving Both Ventricles
Abstract
The pseudoaneurysm involving both ventricles is an infrequent complication following myocardial infarction. The diagnosis is complex and the condition carries a high risk of rupture. Transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) and cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) are crucial for diagnosis. We present the case of a 79-year-old man who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Subsequent TTE revealed an apical pseudoaneurysm. To confirm the diagnosis and observe the progression, follow-up TTE and CMR were performed, confirming the pseudoaneurysm involving both ventricles with secondary left-to-right shunt. Surgical repair was performed, with postoperative TTE demonstrating the complete resolution of this shunt.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair
Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
Cardiac tumors and thrombi
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Echocardiography
- Volume
- 43
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- e70410–e70410
- Publication date
- 1 February 2026
- Language
- EN