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While MI in itself is lethal, there are several complications that can increase the morbidity and mortality of an MI, such as left ventricular wall rupture and aneurysms. Case Presentation: We present a case of an elderly male with an extensive cardiac history who presented with a non-ST segment myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) managed with percutaneous coronary intervention. Hours after, he became hemodynamically unable and was found to have a pseudoaneurysm of the left ventricle. Despite aggressive efforts, his pseudoaneurysm ruptured and he ultimately succumbed to his condition. Conclusions: Left ventricular pseudoaneurysm is usually seen after myocardial infarctions with a rupture rate of up to 45% leading to a mortality rate of about 50%. While cardiac catheterization with left ventriculography is the gold standard for diagnosis, echocardiography can also be used as an alternative. Treatment is emergent cardiac surgery but still holds a high operative risk. 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