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Muhammad Madkour¹, Patrick Hu²

¹Internal Medicine, University of California Riverside (UCR) School of Medicine/Riverside Community Hospital, Riverside, USA.

|August 2, 2021

Summary

Coronary artery ectasia, particularly involving multiple vessels including the left main artery, is rare. This case highlights challenges in treating this condition without typical risk factors.

Keywords:

anticoagulation coronary artery angiography coronary artery ectasia (cae)left main coronary artery disease (lmcad)percutaneous coronary intervention

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Medical Case Reports

Background:

Coronary artery ectasia (CAE) is a rare condition characterized by dilation of the coronary arteries.
While often associated with specific risk factors, CAE can occur in their absence.
Involvement of the left main coronary artery and multiple vessels is particularly uncommon.

Observation:

A 78-year-old female presented with multi-vessel coronary artery ectasia, notably involving the left main coronary artery.
The patient lacked common risk factors and vasculitic etiologies typically linked to CAE.

Findings:

The case demonstrates an unusual presentation of coronary artery ectasia affecting multiple vessels, including the critical left main artery.
This presentation challenges conventional understanding and diagnostic approaches to CAE.

Implications:

The case underscores the complexities in managing CAE, particularly concerning interventional decisions like stenting.
It highlights the need for careful consideration of anticoagulation strategies in patients with extensive ectatic disease.