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Heart Aneurysm
Medical Definition: | An aneurysmal dilatation of a portion of the wall of the ventricle, usually the left, or, rarely, a saccular protrusion through it (false aneurysm of the heart). It is usually consequent to myocardial infarction but other causes such as bacterial endocarditis or trauma have been described. (Dorland, 28th ed) |
Guide Notes: | of myocardium only: not for CORONARY ANEURYSM |
Heart Aneurysm Medical Definitions and Terms
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