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  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Vascular Medicine

Background:

  • Coronary artery aneurysms (CAAs) are rare but can lead to serious complications.
  • Large CAAs, especially those with significant thrombus burden, pose a surgical challenge.

Observation:

  • Two adult patients presented with giant right coronary artery aneurysms (≥4.0 cm).
  • Both aneurysms were found to contain extensive intra-aneurysm thrombus.
  • Diffuse atherosclerotic plaques were noted throughout the affected coronary arteries.

Findings:

  • Surgical resection of the giant coronary artery aneurysms was performed successfully in both cases.
  • No intraoperative or postoperative complications were reported.
  • Histopathological examination confirmed atherosclerosis as the underlying pathology.

Implications:

  • Surgical resection is a viable and safe treatment option for giant coronary artery aneurysms with large thrombus.
  • Early diagnosis and intervention can prevent life-threatening complications associated with CAAs.
  • This case series highlights the importance of considering surgical management for complex coronary artery pathologies.