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VSD and left ventricular aneurysm typically indicate previous MI, but they can also form from other mechanical complications in the absence of an ischemic history.
This case highlights a rare presentation of a ventricular septal defect and left ventricular aneurysm resulting from an asymptomatic right coronary artery occlusion.
VSD and LV aneurysm may occur without MI history; case report leaves open nonischemic etiologies for prospective study.
Ventricular septal defect (VSD) and left ventricular aneurysm can be indicative of a previous myocardial infarction (MI). Although VSDs and aneurysms are common from MIs the possibility remains of their formation from mechanical complications in the heart. This case reports an unusual finding of a VSD and a left ventricle aneurysm without subjective findings of a previous MI or a past history of any ischemic event.
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