Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Left ventricular aneurysm history and symptoms
Introduction
Overview
Overview
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.
History
History
A detailed history of cardiovascular risk factors, and a history of the underlying cardiac disease (MI, HCM or DCM) must be obtain.
Symptoms
Symptoms
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]
References
References
- ↑ Mann, Douglas (2015). Braunwald’s heart disease : a textbook of cardiovascular medicine. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier/Saunders. ISBN 978-1455751341.
- ↑ Mourdjinis A, Olsen E, Raphael MJ, Mounsey JP (1968). “Clinical diagnosis and prognosis of ventricular aneurysm”. Br Heart J. 30 (4): 497–513. PMC 487659. PMID 5659397.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Seyedmahdi Pahlavani, M.D. [2]