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  • Coronary artery aneurysms (CAAs) are uncommon cardiovascular conditions.
  • Management guidelines for CAAs often focus on those with significant stenosis, recommending surgical or interventional approaches.
  • A lack of consensus exists regarding the natural history and management of CAAs without significant concomitant stenosis due to limited case studies and absence of randomized controlled trials.

Observation:

  • Atherosclerotic coronary artery aneurysm (CAA) was diagnosed in a patient.
  • The CAA was not associated with significant coronary artery stenosis (≥70%).
  • The patient was managed medically.

Findings:

  • Follow-up coronary angiography performed 11 years after initial diagnosis revealed the absence of the previously identified CAA.
  • This suggests that some atherosclerotic CAAs without significant stenosis may undergo spontaneous resolution.
  • Medical management may be a viable option for select cases of CAAs without significant stenosis.

Implications:

  • This case challenges the current paradigm that intervention is always necessary for CAAs, particularly those without significant stenosis.
  • Further research into the natural history and optimal management strategies for CAAs without significant stenosis is warranted.
  • The findings suggest a potential for conservative management in selected patients with atherosclerotic CAAs, warranting careful consideration of individual patient factors and aneurysm characteristics.