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Imaging for the Diagnosis of an Unusual Case of Left Ventricular Aneurysm

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An isolated ventricular diverticulum in an adult patient investigated for chest pain is reported. An exhaustive diagnosis was obtained by different means and complementary imaging techniques such as echocardiography, cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging and cineangiography

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  1. Department of Cardiology, University of Padua, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128, Padua, Italy

    G. Russo, C. Sarais, A. Ramondo & L. Daliento

  2. Department of Radiology, University of Padua, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128, Padua, Italy

    F. Corbetti

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Russo, G., Sarais, C., Corbetti, F. et al. Imaging for the Diagnosis of an Unusual Case of Left Ventricular Aneurysm. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 28, 254–255 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-004-0018-4

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