Tamponade by an expanding left ventricular pseudoaneurysm: A unique presentation

We describe a unique presentation of left ventricular free wall rupture as delayed tamponade caused by a gradually expanding pseudoaneurysm compressing the left atrium, leading to pulmonary congestion that required increasing respiratory support to maintain oxygenation, and necessitated emergency surgery. We discuss the options available to treat pseudoaneurysms due to left ventricular free wall rupture.
Source: Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Cardiovascular Source Type: research