Course:
British Society of Echocardiography (BSE)
Sub Category:
Cardiology
Case Study:
LV Pseudoaneurysm
Case Study Description:
Audience: All practitioners of ultrasound or anyone interested in learning about a left ventricular pseudoaneurysm.
Prerequisites: A basic understanding of ultrasound
This learning exercise provides information regarding a left ventricle pseudoaneurysm. By reviewing the medical history and test results of several diagnostic modalities, the characteristics of this pathology are examined.
Learning Objectives
*Describe the common etiologies for left ventricular pseudoaneurysm
*Associate the typical signs, symptoms and prognosis or left ventricular pseudoaneurysm
*Classify the typical ultrasound findings of left ventricular pseudoaneurysm
*Identify the role of ultrasound in the detection of left ventricular pseudoaneurysm
*List treatment for left ventricular pseudoaneurysm
Author:
Philips Healthcare
About the author:
Philips Healthcare is a global leader in diagnostic imaging systems, healthcare information technology solutions, and patient monitoring and cardiac devices. Philips also provides customer services such as financing, consultancy, maintenance and repair.
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