Left ventricular aneurysm

Case contributed by Paul Smith
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Age: Adult
x-ray

Calcified opacity projected over the left heart border is demonstrated in keeping with a left ventricular aneurysm.

Case Discussion

True left ventricular aneurysms develop in less than 5% of all patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarctions.

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