Key result
The prevalence of congenital left ventricular aneurysms and diverticula was 0.76%, and affected patients were more likely to have rhythm disturbances compared with controls (p=0.01).
Why the study?
What is the prevalence and clinical outcome of congenital left ventricular aneurysms and diverticula in adults undergoing cardiac catheterization?
Population
12,271 consecutive adult patients undergoing cardiac catheterization at a single institution
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
mean 56 +/- 6 months
Authors
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Rare congenital LVAs/LVDs merit attention on catheterization; leaves open their prognostic impact and management in adults.
Observational (n=12,271)
No
What is the prevalence and clinical outcome of congenital left ventricular aneurysms and diverticula in adults undergoing cardiac catheterization?
Congenital left ventricular aneurysms and diverticula are more common in adults than previously thought (0.76% prevalence) and are associated with nonfatal cardiovascular events, particularly embolic events in those with diverticula.
Ohlow et al. (2008) conducted an observational in Congenital left ventricular aneurysms and diverticula (n=12,271). Congenital left ventricular aneurysms (LVAs) and diverticula (LVD) vs. Patients without LVA/LVD (controls) was evaluated on Prevalence of LVA/LVD. The prevalence of congenital left ventricular aneurysms and diverticula was 0.76%, and affected patients were more likely to have rhythm disturbances compared with controls (p=0.01).
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