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Isolated coronary artery ectasia: Clinical, angiographic, and follow up characteristics
Amit Malviya1, Pravin K Jha1, Animesh Mishra1
1Department of Cardiology, Northeastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS), Shillong, 793018, Meghalaya, India.
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Isolated Coronary Artery Ectasia (CAE) affects 1.05% of patients, often involving a single vessel like the left anterior descending artery. This condition is not benign, as it
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Vascular Medicine
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Isolated Coronary Artery Ectasia (CAE) is an uncommon angiographic finding.
- It presents with varied patterns and can cause significant patient morbidity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of isolated CAE.
- To analyze its clinical, angiographic, and follow-up characteristics.
Main Methods:
- Coronary angiography was performed on 4950 patients between January 2009 and August 2014.
- Epidemiological, clinical, angiographic, and follow-up data of 52 isolated CAE patients were examined.
Main Results:
- Isolated CAE prevalence was 1.05% (52/4950 patients).
- The most common symptom was angina on exertion (61.5%), typically involving a single vessel (61.5%), most frequently the left anterior descending artery.
- Follow-up showed recurrent chest pain in 19.2% and re-hospitalization in 7.7% for events like unstable angina and myocardial infarction.
Conclusions:
- Isolated CAE prevalence is 1.05%, commonly affecting a single vessel, predominantly the left anterior descending artery.
- The condition is associated with atherosclerotic risk factors.
- It is not entirely benign, with potential for coronary events like angina and myocardial infarction.
Background:
Isolated Coronary artery ectasia (CAE) is considered an uncommon angiographic finding with varying patterns of presentation and carries significant morbidity burden to the patient. Our objective was to evaluate the prevalence of this condition, to analyse its clinical, angiographic, and follow up characteristics.
Patients And Methods:
Coronary angiography was performed in 4950 patients from January 2009 to August 2014. The epidemiological, clinical, angiographic, and follow up characteristics of 52 patients with isolated CAE were examined.
Results:
Of the 4950 angiograms analysed, isolated CAE was found in 52 patients, a prevalence of 1.05 %. The mean age of patients was 53.4 years. A predominance of the male sex was observed (71.1%). Angina on exertion was the most common presenting symptom (61.5%). Single vessel was involved in 61.5%. Left anterior descending artery was the most commonly involved vessel followed by right coronary artery, left circumflex and left main coronary artery. Type IV CAE as per Markis classification was the most common involvement. The median follow-up was 28±20 months, during which 10 patients (19.2%) had recurrent chest pain, and four patients were re-hospitalised, three for unstable angina, one for myocardial infarction.
Conclusion:
The prevalence of isolated coronary ectasia was 1.05%. The majority of patients had single vessel involvement, and left anterior descending branch was the most common involved vessel. This condition may not be considered completely benign, as it is associated with atherosclerotic risk factors and occurrence of coronary events including angina and myocardial infarction.
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