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Pseudoaneurysm Development after Free Wall Rupture Post Myocardial Infarction.
Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease 2020 September 8
Background: According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death globally, claiming millions of lives each year with an increasing prevalence. Myocardial infarction (MI) makes up a large sum of these deaths each year. While MI in itself is lethal, there are several complications that can increase the morbidity and mortality of an MI, such as left ventricular wall rupture and aneurysms. Case Presentation: We present a case of an elderly male with an extensive cardiac history who presented with a non-ST segment myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) managed with percutaneous coronary intervention. Hours after, he became hemodynamically unable and was found to have a pseudoaneurysm of the left ventricle. Despite aggressive efforts, his pseudoaneurysm ruptured and he ultimately succumbed to his condition. Conclusions: Left ventricular pseudoaneurysm is usually seen after myocardial infarctions with a rupture rate of up to 45% leading to a mortality rate of about 50%. While cardiac catheterization with left ventriculography is the gold standard for diagnosis, echocardiography can also be used as an alternative. Treatment is emergent cardiac surgery but still holds a high operative risk. Therefore, patients may be medically stabilized and managed prior to ultimate surgical intervention.
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