See also: Sequelae of MI

A complication of anterior wall MI that can occur days to months after the initial infarction
PE
     Akinesis of the involved portion of of the L ventricular wall
     Ventricular arrhythmia
     Systemic embolization
Consequences
     CHF
     Ventricular arrhythmias
     Mitral regurgitation
     Thrombus formation
Dx
     Echo reveals dyskinetic wall motion of a portion of the left ventricle

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