Abstract
Congenital left ventricular diverticulum is a rare cardiac malformation characterized by a localized outpouching from the cardiac
chamber. The patient is usually asymptomatic. However, complications like embolism, arrhythmia and, rarely, rupture can be the initial
presentation. Diagnosis can be established by echocardiography, CT angiography, and MRI. We report infant with congenital left
ventricular diverticulum located in medium part of the inferior wall associated with complete atrioventricular defect.
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