# Ventricular restoration in adults with huge congenital left ventricular aneurysm: report of two cases

## TL;DR

This paper presents two cases of rare heart defects in young Black African patients successfully treated with surgery.

## Contribution

The paper highlights successful surgical repair of huge symptomatic congenital ventricular aneurysms in two Black African patients.

## Key findings

- Two young Black African patients with symptomatic CVA underwent successful surgical repair.
- Diagnosis was confirmed using chest X-ray, echocardiography, angioscanner, and MRI.
- The cases emphasize the importance of surgical management for symptomatic CVA.

## Abstract

Congenital ventricular aneurysms (CVA) are rare cardiac anomalies that have been predominantly described in the Black population. They are characterized by an akinetic ventricular protrusion that is commonly located at the basal and apical segments. Although the diagnosis is often incidental and the majority of patients are asymptomatic, life-threatening events such as persistent ventricular arrhythmias, CVA rupture, and heart failure are not uncommon. However, no standardized therapy is currently available and good outcomes have been reported with both conservative and surgical management. We report the cases of two young Black African patients with huge symptomatic CVA lesions who underwent successful surgical repair with a ventricular restoration technique. Both cases were consulted for chest pain and dyspnea. Chest X-ray and transthoracic Doppler echocardiography suggested the diagnosis. Thoracic angioscanner and thoracic magnetic resonance imaging confirmed the diagnosis. Both patients underwent successful surgery. This case report aims to revisit the diagnostic and therapeutic approach to this rare pathology, in our professional environment.