Abstract
We describe spontaneous rupture of a congenital left ventricular (LV) aneurysm with subsequent tamponade and cardiac arrest in a 4-year-old male with staphylococcal septicemia. Emergency resuscitation, thoracotomy, and oversewing were successfully undertaken in the pediatric intensive care unit. There was complete cardiovascular recovery without adverse neurodevelopmental sequelae. This article details the difficulties in determining the etiology of ventricular aneurysms but highlights the importance of attempting to do so, particularly in distinguishing between congenital and acquired forms. Congenital aneurysms are usually a stable pathology; mycotic aneurysms are not and should be managed emergently, as survival after rupture is rare.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
