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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Seyedmahdi Pahlavani, M.D. [2]
Overview
Epidemiology
It was estimated that LV aneurysm develops in 30%-35% of patients with Q wave MI. But it has been decreased significantly due to introduction of improvements in the management of patients with acute MI.[1] Currently it is estimated that true left ventricular aneurysms develop in less than 5% of all patients with STEMI.[2] According to 1 report, the use of thrombolytic agents has decreased the incidence of LV aneurysm from 18.8% to 7.2%.[2]
Age
There is no data regarding the age predominance in LV aneurysm formation but it is assumed that elderly patients are more prone to develop it.
References
- ↑ Mills NL, Everson CT, Hockmuth DR (1993). "Technical advances in the treatment of left ventricular aneurysm". Ann. Thorac. Surg. 55 (3): 792–800. PMID 8452458.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Napodano M, Tarantini G, Ramondo A, Cacciavillani L, Corbetti F, Marra MP, Fraccaro C, Peluso D, Razzolini R, Iliceto S (2009). "Myocardial abnormalities underlying persistent ST-segment elevation after anterior myocardial infarction". J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown). 10 (1): 44–50. doi:10.2459/JCM.0b013e32831967b2. PMID 19145116.