A right coronary artery aneurysm associated with chest pain: a case report
1Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Journal of Family & Community Medicine
|September 27, 2012
Insights
This case study describes the first patient in Saudi Arabia diagnosed with a right coronary artery aneurysm, presenting with chest pain. The study reviews coronary aneurysms and their clinical relevance.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Vascular Medicine
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Coronary artery aneurysms (CAAs) are rare but significant vascular abnormalities.
- Understanding the etiology and presentation of CAAs is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.
Observation:
- A 46-year-old female patient from Saudi Arabia presented with symptoms of chest pain.
- This patient was diagnosed with a right coronary artery aneurysm.
Findings:
- This represents the first documented case of a right coronary artery aneurysm in a patient from Saudi Arabia.
- The aneurysm was associated with the patient's presenting chest pain.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering CAAs in patients with unexplained chest pain, even in previously unreported regions.
- Further research into the prevalence and risk factors for CAAs in diverse populations is warranted.
- Management strategies for coronary artery aneurysms require careful consideration of individual patient factors and aneurysm characteristics.
Abstract:
A 46-year-old female is the first to be described from Saudi Arabia with a right coronary artery aneurysm associated with chest pain. A review of the coronary aneurysm is discussed with its implications on our patient.
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