FUNDAMENTALS OF CLINICAL MEDICINE

Left ventricular aneurysm. Occurs days to weeks post MI. Begins with infarct expansion, necrosis, removal of debris, replace with scar. Risk factors include large infarcts, uncontrolled hypertension, receiving steroids or NSAIDs. Apical dyskinesis/aneurysm predisposes to thrombus. Can compromise pump function and cause VT. Left ventricular thrombus ................
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