Left ventricular aneurysm history and symptoms

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Seyedmahdi Pahlavani, M.D. [2]

The symptoms of the aneurysm depend on it’s size. Small and medium-sized aneurysms are usually asymptomatic, but large-sized aneurysms may present as persistent chest pain and dyspnea, despite the proper treatment of the underlying cardiac condition.

A detailed history of cardiovascular risk factors, and a history of the underlying cardiac disease (MI, HCM or DCM) must be obtain.

Depending on the size of the aneurysm, the symptoms may vary.^[1]

• Small and medium-sized aneurysms may only present with angina.
• Large aneurysms usually present with persistent chest pain and dyspnea despite the treatment of the underlying cardiac event.^[2]

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