Nonsurgical Management of a Post-Traumatic Left Ventricular Septal Aneurysm in a 13-Year-Old Male
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-19-2026
Publication Title
JACC: Case Reports
Abstract
CASE SUMMARY: A 13-year-old previously healthy boy developed a left ventricular septal aneurysm following blunt chest trauma, presenting with electrocardiographic changes and elevated troponin. Echocardiography demonstrated an apical septal aneurysm without ventricular septal defect and with preserved systolic function. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging revealed near-transmural late gadolinium enhancement. He was managed conservatively with enalapril, propranolol, and aspirin and remained clinically stable with preserved function. TAKE-HOME MESSAGE: Traumatic left ventricular aneurysms without associated defects and with preserved function may be managed nonsurgically in selected pediatric patients, with multimodal imaging, appropriate medical therapy, and close serial follow-up.
First Page
109217
PubMed ID
42429730
Volume
31
Issue
33
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Recommended Citation
Jocson, Cyndee; Argrave, Melvin; and Nasworthy, Mandy, "Nonsurgical Management of a Post-Traumatic Left Ventricular Septal Aneurysm in a 13-Year-Old Male" (2026). School of Medicine Faculty Publications. 5011.
https://digitalscholar.lsuhsc.edu/som_facpubs/5011
10.1016/j.jaccas.2026.109217