Congenital left ventricular aneurysm in a 17-year-old competitive athlete

We present the case of a 17-year-old competitive athlete with an asymptomatic left ventricular aneurysm (LVA). Echocardiography demonstrated hypoplasia of the septum and a large apical LVA. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) detected a very thin and fibrotic wall of the LVA. Due to the potential risk...

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Published in:Herz 2012-03, Vol.37 (2), p.188-190
Main Authors: Breker, I M, Butz, T, van Bracht, M, Plehn, G, Vormbrock, J, Prull, M, Yeni, H, Meissner, A, Trappe, H J
Format: Article
Language:eng ; ger
Subjects:
Heart Aneurysm - complications
Heart Aneurysm - diagnosis
Heart Aneurysm - surgery
Humans
Sports
Treatment Outcome
Ventricular Dysfunction, Left - diagnosis
Ventricular Dysfunction, Left - etiology
Ventricular Dysfunction, Left - surgery
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Summary:We present the case of a 17-year-old competitive athlete with an asymptomatic left ventricular aneurysm (LVA). Echocardiography demonstrated hypoplasia of the septum and a large apical LVA. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) detected a very thin and fibrotic wall of the LVA. Due to the potential risk of rupture the LVA was surgically resected and the apex of the left ventricle was covered with a patch plasty. The patient had an event-free postoperative course. Because of the potential risk of arrhythmia, the patient was recommended not to participate further in competitive sport.
ISSN:0340-9937
1615-6692
DOI:10.1007/s00059-011-3469-9