Mitral subannular left ventricular aneurysm. A case presenting with ventricular tachycardia

A young African immigrant presented with ventricular tachycardia in association with two mitral subannular left ventricular aneurysms. Although an unusual finding, the recognition of such aneurysms is important as prophylactic measures may prevent complications. Furthermore, they are a surgically tr...

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Published in:British Heart Journal 1983-12, Vol.50 (6), p.594-596
Main Authors: Fitchett, D H, Kanji, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Calcinosis - complications
Cardiac dysrhythmias
Cardiology. Vascular system
Heart
Heart Aneurysm - complications
Heart Valve Diseases - complications
Heart Ventricles
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Mitral Valve
Tachycardia, Paroxysmal - etiology
Tropical medicine
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Summary:A young African immigrant presented with ventricular tachycardia in association with two mitral subannular left ventricular aneurysms. Although an unusual finding, the recognition of such aneurysms is important as prophylactic measures may prevent complications. Furthermore, they are a surgically treatable cause of heart failure and arrhythmias.
ISSN:0007-0769
1355-6037
1468-201X
2053-5864
DOI:10.1136/hrt.50.6.594