Heart aneurysm

MONDO:0006779

A localized bulging or dilatation in the muscle wall of a heart (myocardium), usually in the left ventricle. Blood-filled aneurysms are dangerous because they may burst. Fibrous aneurysms interfere with the heart function through the loss of contractility. True aneurysm is bound by the vessel wall or cardiac wall. False aneurysms are hematoma caused by myocardial rupture.

Also known as: cardiac aneurysm

1 clinical trial for this condition and its sub-types, 1 tagged with Heart aneurysm itself.

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Heart-Shaping device could offer new hope for heart failure patients

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This study tests a device called the Revivent System, which places small implants on the outside of the heart to reshape it and improve its pumping ability. About 135 people with heart failure and a damaged left ventricle will be randomly assigned to get the device plus standard …

Sponsor: BioVentrix • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC

Heart aneurysm

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Heart-Shaping device could offer new hope for heart failure patients