3 Things About Aneurysms You Need to Know

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3 Key Points

1. Aneurysms are lined with myocardium (muscle) and are less likely to rupture. They typically form following an anterior myocardial infarction

2. False aneurysms (pseudoaneurysm) are lined by pericardium which is much thinner than muscle, and are at a higher risk of rupture and sudden cardiac death.

3. Stagnant flow can occur inside of these outpouchi…