radiological appearance of left ventricular aneurysm
Last reviewed 01/2018
A left ventricular aneurysm usually affects the anterolateral and apical parts of the left ventricle.
Chest X-ray features include:
- a large heart with a configuration of left ventricular enlargement, or;
- localized bulge in the border of the left ventricle (may occur apically or laterally)
- a left ventricular aneurysm may go on to calcify