Giant Pseudoaneurysm Of The Left Ventricle After Infarction: Presentation Of A Clinical Case And Therapeutical Approach

The mechanical complications of myocardial infarction today are a rare entity, however, early diagnosis and adequate therapeutic management are essential for patient survival, involving the emergency physician, cardiologist and cardiac surgeon. Once there is suspicion of cardiac rupture or ventricular pseudoaneurysm, the transfer to the operating room should be quick, where with extracorporeal circulation and the appropriate surgical technique the patient has the option of surviving. (C) 2019 Sociedad Espanola de Cirugia Toracica-Cardiovascular. Published by Elsevier Espana, S.L.U.