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ArticleJournal of clinical imaging science2021

Dual-energy Computed Tomography Delayed Myocardial Enhancement in the Diagnostic Dilemma of True versus False Left Ventricular Aneurysm - A Case Report.

Zuzana Berecova, Dominik Juskanic, Jana Simkova, Iveta Simkova

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Article in Journal of clinical imaging science, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Zuzana BerecovaRadiodiagnostic Clinic, University Hospital - Slovak Medical University and St. Michal Hospital, Bratislava, Slovakia, Europe.
Dominik JuskanicJesenius, Diagnostic Center, Nitra, Slovakia, Europe.
Jana SimkovaInstitute of Diagnostic Imaging, Trnava, , Slovakia, Europe.
Iveta SimkovaDepartment of Cardiology and Angiology, National Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases, Bratislava, Slovakia, Europe.
Comenius University Bratislava · SKNational Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases · SK

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The aim of this case report is to show the capability of cardiac computed tomography (CT) in combination with dual-energy CT (DECT) delayed myocardial enhancement to support diagnostic decision making in the complicated differential diagnosis of true versus false left ventricle (LV) aneurysm, as well as provide additional information that can influence overall patient outcome. We present a 71-year-old obese patient with metabolic syndrome, stable chronic coronary syndrome with three-vessel disease, and recent chest discomfort. His coronary angiogram showed no significant coronary artery stenosis, but suspicion of LV apical pseudoaneurysm was expressed. Neither transthoracic nor transesophageal echocardiography was able to dismiss this suspicion. Consequently, coronary CT angiography (CCTA) followed by DECT delayed myocardial enhancement was performed. Findings on CCTA and DECT confirmed the diagnosis of a true aneurysm. Moreover, fibrotic changes within the hypertrophic myocardium were visualized. This finding will influence further patient therapy as well as the outcome. DECT delayed myocardial enhancement can be an important complementary tool for distinguishing true versus false LV aneurysms. Moreover, it can provide additional information for making complex diagnose. Adding DECT delayed myocardial enhancement to CCTA can replace cardiac magnetic resonance imaging evaluation in certain settings.

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Delayed myocardial enhancementDual-energy computed tomographyLeft ventricle aneurysmLeft ventricle pseudoaneurysm

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