| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2882358 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2007 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Left ventricular pseudoaneurysm should be suspected in postinfarction patients with unexplained heart failure. Echocardiography is usually diagnostic and is superior to ventriculography. The surgical mortality rate is elevated in this complex patient population. Long-term survival is also poor, mainly because of underlying ischemic cardiomyopathy.
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Authors
Fernando A. MD, Jose L. MD, Pablo Ruda MD, Gonzalo V. MD, Joan M. MS, A. Marc MD, Lars G. MD, PhD, B.Gösta MD, PhD, Bruce W. MD, Eugene H. MD,