Left ventricular aneurysm

Case contributed by Naeem Jagirdar
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Dehydrated, confused, previous history of coronary artery disease.

Patient Data

Age: Adult
Gender: Female
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Infradiaphragmatic cardiac apex and elevated left cardiac border denoting left ventricular enlargement. Linear calcified opacities projected over the left heart border suggesting a left ventricular aneurysm.

Case Discussion

Differential diagnosis would include left ventricular pseudoaneurysm which has a more narrow neck.

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