The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Vol 29, 474-477, Copyright © 1980 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Ventricular aneurysm: false or True? An important distinction
ID Malcolm, DH Fitchett, D Stewart, D Marpole and J Symes
A case of ventricular false aneurysm withe the typical clinical,
radiological, electrocardiographic, and angiographic features of this
entity is presented. The distinction between false ventricular aneurysm and
true aneurysm is discussed. This distinction is important because of the
propensity of false aneurysms to rupture. An early diastolic murmur was
present prior to, but not after, resection of the aneurysmal sac. A theory
as to the origin of this murmur is offered.