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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1986; 34(4): 269-270
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1022151
Case Report

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Pseudoaneurysm of the Left Ventricte as a Complication of Septic Embolism

B. S. Joergensen, L. Ladegaard, C. Szczepanski
  • Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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1986

Publication Date:
19 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

A case report of pseudoaneurysm (PA) of the left ventricle due to acute myocardial infarction (AMI) caused by septic embolism from the infected aortic valve is presented. The patient was operated upon with resection of the left ventricular wall and insertion of a bioprosthesis in the aortic ostium. Because of reoccurrence of PA 4 weeks postoperatively due to a pinhole defect in the left ventricular wall near the suture-line, reoperation was performed. The patient was discharged home and at follow-up, 6 months postoperatively, his cardiologic condition had improved.

Key words

Infective aortic endocarditis - Septic emboli - Pseudoaneurysm

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