Left ventricular aneurysm: What is the role of surgical or percutaneous interventions?

Abstract

Key Points The chance of developing left ventricular (LV) aneurysm after anterior ST‐segment myocardial infarction is reduced with ACE inhibitors, beta‐blockers early (within 24 h of symptom onset) and rapid reperfusion. Anterior LV aneurysm increases the risk of angina, heart failure, arrhythmia, stroke, and death. LV partitioning with surgery or percutaneous devices improve LV volumes and ejection fraction, but trials have not yet proven sustained clinical benefits.