Left ventricular aneurysm CT

Revision as of 16:25, 8 November 2016 by Mehdi Pahlavani (talk | contribs)
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Left ventricular aneurysm Microchapters

Home

Patient Information

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Left ventricular aneurysm from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

Electrocardiogram

Chest X Ray

CT

MRI

Echocardiography or Ultrasound

Other Imaging Findings

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Surgery

Primary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

Left ventricular aneurysm CT On the Web

Most recent articles

Most cited articles

Review articles

CME Programs

Powerpoint slides

Images

American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Left ventricular aneurysm CT

All Images
X-rays
Echo & Ultrasound
CT Images
MRI

Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov

US National Guidelines Clearinghouse

NICE Guidance

FDA on Left ventricular aneurysm CT

CDC on Left ventricular aneurysm CT

Left ventricular aneurysm CT in the news

Blogs on Left ventricular aneurysm CT

Directions to Hospitals Treating Left ventricular aneurysm

Risk calculators and risk factors for Left ventricular aneurysm CT

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Seyedmahdi Pahlavani, M.D. [2]

Overview

Chest CT scan with or without contrast may reveal the size and the location of LV aneurysm also, it can show the presence of calcification on it.

CT

CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of LV aneurysm. CT scan findings are suggestive for location, size and presence of thrombosis in aneurysm wall.[1]

References

  1. 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.


Template:WikiDoc Sources