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Definition of Aneurysm, cardiac

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Aneurysm, cardiac: An outpouching of an abnormally thin portion of the heart wall. Cardiac aneurysms tend to involve the left ventricle because the blood there is under the greatest pressure.