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Multiple giant aneurysms of coronary arteries
Gulshan K Sethi1, Sivaprasad Mullangi, Steve Goldman
1Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Division of Cardiology, Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System and University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona, USA. sethi@u.arizona.edu
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Multiple giant coronary artery aneurysms are rare, typically seen in children with Kawasaki disease. Successful surgical treatment was achieved in a 53-year-old adult male via bypass grafting.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Vascular Surgery
Background:
- Multiple giant coronary artery aneurysms (MGCAAs) are exceptionally rare cardiovascular conditions.
- While often linked to pediatric Kawasaki disease, their occurrence in adults is seldom reported.
Observation:
- A 53-year-old male patient presented with multiple giant aneurysms of the coronary arteries.
- This presentation is highly unusual for an adult without a history of Kawasaki disease.
Findings:
- The patient underwent successful aortocoronary bypass grafting.
- Surgical intervention effectively addressed the complex vascular pathology.
Implications:
- Successful surgical management of MGCAAs in adults is feasible.
- This case expands the understanding of adult presentations of coronary artery aneurysms.
Abstract:
Multiple giant aneurysms of the coronary arteries occur extremely rarely and are usually associated with Kawasaki disease in children. A 53-year-old man with multiple giant coronary artery aneurysms was treated successfully by aortocoronary bypass grafting.