Abstract
The purpose of this case is to illustrate an interesting cause of a common symptom. It is designed to make the reader aware of the possibility of post traumatic ventricular aneurysm. It also illustrates the difficulty involved in making an unusual diagnosis in the Intensive Care setting.
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