| False aneurysm of the left ventricle due to a penetrating chest wound. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 1935322 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A 24-year-old white man had a knife chest wound, and four months after this event, manifested progressive dyspnea. A false aneurysm of the left ventricle was diagnosed by 2D echocardiogram. Surgical resection of the aneurysmal sac with closure of the orifice of the lateral wall of the left ventricle was performed successfully. |
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Authors:
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E Badui; R Madrid; F Ayala; R Enciso; R Verdin |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Chest Volume: 100 ISSN: 0012-3692 ISO Abbreviation: Chest Publication Date: 1991 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1991-12-03 Completed Date: 1991-12-03 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0231335 Medline TA: Chest Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1473-4 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Cardiology, Hospital de Especialidades, Centro Medico la Raza, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, Mexico City. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Echocardiography Female Heart Aneurysm / etiology*, surgery, ultrasonography Heart Injuries / complications* Heart Ventricles / injuries Humans Male Wounds, Stab / complications* |
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