Subepicardial aneurysm of the left ventricle: report of a case and review of the literature

Abstract

A case of subepicardial aneurysm is reported and 16 other cases found in the literature are reviewed. Although the subepicardial aneurysms are distinct from true and false aneurysms, their propensity for rupture is similar to false aneurysm. The incidence of this aneurysm is increasing due to the use of thrombolytic therapy in myocardial infarction. Early invasive diagnostic test is leading to its more frequent discovery.