Heart Aneurysm
Synonyms
Aneurysm, Cardiac
Aneurysm, Heart
Aneurysms, Cardiac
Aneurysms, Heart
Cardiac Aneurysm
Cardiac Aneurysms
Heart Aneurysms
A localized bulging or dilatation in the muscle wall of a heart (MYOCARDIUM), usually in the LEFT VENTRICLE. Blood-filled aneurysms are dangerous because they may burst. Fibrous aneurysms interfere with the heart function through the loss of contractility. True aneurysm is bound by the vessel wall or cardiac wall. False aneurysms are HEMATOMA caused by myocardial rupture.
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