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Published on: April 15, 2021
[Coronary aneurysm, it exists !]
J Bertrand1, P Boyazis1, E Morandini1
1Service de Cardiologie, Hôpital de Libramont, Belgique.
Insights
Coronary aneurysms affect 1.1-4.9% of patients undergoing coronary angiography. Atherosclerosis is a common cause, and this report details a large coronary aneurysm case in an elderly patient.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Vascular Medicine
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Coronary aneurysms are found in 1.1% to 4.9% of patients undergoing coronary angiography.
- Atherosclerosis is a significant contributing factor, implicated in up to 50% of cases.
Observation:
- A case report of a 76-year-old patient presenting with a large coronary aneurysm.
- The aneurysm's specific location and morphology were detailed.
- Associated cardiovascular risk factors were assessed.
Findings:
- The aneurysm was identified during routine coronary angiography.
- Diagnostic imaging confirmed the size and extent of the coronary aneurysm.
- Management strategies were considered based on aneurysm characteristics.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of recognizing coronary aneurysms in clinical practice.
- Emphasizes the role of atherosclerosis as a primary contributing factor.
- Discusses potential diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for managing coronary aneurysms.
Abstract:
Coronary aneurysm has an incidence of 1,1 to 4,9 % in patients undergoing a coronary angiography. Many etiologies may be accused, atherosclerosis is associated in up to 50 % of cases. We report the case of a 76-year-old patient with a large coronary aneurysm.
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