Title
Novel approach for the percutaneous treatment of left ventricular pseudoaneurysms
Publication Date
2014
Journal Title
Catheter Cardiovasc Interv
Abstract
Left ventricular pseudoaneurysm (LVPA) is a rare yet serious complication that may follow cardiac surgery, myocardial infarction, trauma, or infection. If left untreated, reported rates of rupture and sudden cardiac death are high. Although surgical intervention has traditionally been the standard treatment for LVPA, percutaneous closure is now an attractive alternative in the high-risk patient. We report a case of a successful percutaneous LVPA closure using direct chest wall entry into the pseudoaneurysm. This novel approach can be useful when access to the LVPA is a challenge, especially in the setting of small ostial size, dense left ventricular trabeculations, angulated serpiginous tract, and presence of mechanical prostheses. (c) 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Volume Number
85
Issue Number
6
Pages
1092-1096
Document Type
Article
EPub Date
2014/12/24
Status
Faculty
Facility
School of Medicine
Primary Department
Cardiology
Additional Departments
Pediatrics; Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
PMID
DOI
10.1002/ccd.25789