[Asymptomatic left ventricular myxoma located on the chordae tendinae - a case report].

A rare case of left ventricular myxoma in a 55-year-old woman, located on the chordae tendinae of posteromedial papillary muscle, is presented. The tumor was visualised by the transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography examination. The woman was selected for surgery.

[Periannular leak after mitral annuloplasty - two case reports].

Mitral valve annuloplasty is frequently performed because of favourable postoperative quality of life, and improved cardiac function. The Carpentier-Edwards mitral annuloplasty ring is implanted to correct annular dilatation, improve cooptation of the valve leaflets and prevent further annular dilatation. We present two cases of mitral annuloplasty complication in the form ring detachment leading to haemolytic anaemia in the first case.

[Severe mixed prosthetic double-discs mitral valve dysfunction due to thrombosis - a case report].

We reported a rare case of acute thrombosis of mechanical mitral prosthesis. A 58-year-old man underwent mitral valve replacement using St. Jude Medical mechanical valve prosthesis because of rheumatic heart disease 3 years ago.

[Giant left ventricular postinfarction pseudoaneurysm - an echocardiographic case report].

We present a rare case of a 71-year-old man who had myocardial infarction 9 years ago. Transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography revealed presence of a large pseudoaneurysm of the left ventricular (LV) apex and anterior wall with thrombus. The diagnosis of LV pseudoaneurysm was confirmed by electrocardiography - gated multidetector computed tomography.