Ventricular Aneurysm (Noun)
Meaning
A localized dilation or protrusion on the wall of the left ventricle of the heart (occurring after a myocardial infarction).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient's echocardiogram showed the presence of a large ventricular aneurysm that was severely impairing the left ventricle's ability to function.
- A ventricular aneurysm that forms as a result of a myocardial infarction can lead to complications such as heart failure and arrhythmias.
- Doctors were able to surgically repair the ventricular aneurysm that had developed after the patient's heart attack, significantly improving the patient's prognosis.
- In some cases, a ventricular aneurysm can be treated with medications, but more severe cases may require surgical intervention to remove the aneurysm.
- The ventricular aneurysm that had formed after the patient's heart attack was monitored closely with regular echocardiograms to track its size and potential impact on heart function.