Newly Diagnosed Right Coronary Artery Aneurysm in an Adult with Recent Coronavirus Disease 2019 Infection
1Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Guri 11923, Korea.
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A recent COVID-19 infection may be linked to the development of coronary artery aneurysms in adults. This case report highlights a new right coronary artery aneurysm appearing after a COVID-19 diagnosis, suggesting further research is needed.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Vascular Medicine
Background:
- Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is known to impact the vascular endothelium.
- Coronary artery aneurysms are vascular abnormalities that have not been previously reported in conjunction with COVID-19 in adults.
Abstract:
It is well known that coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can affect the vascular endothelium; however, coronary artery aneurysm complicated by COVID-19 in adults has not yet been reported. Herein, we report a case of a newly developed right coronary artery aneurysm in an adult with recent COVID-19 infection. A 66-year-old man was referred for surgical intervention of the right coronary artery aneurysm. His previous coronary angiograms performed 17 months prior revealed no evidence of coronary aneurysm. However, he was confirmed as having COVID-19 four months prior and thereafter newly diagnosed with right coronary artery aneurysm. The further evaluation of the impact of COVID-19 on the occurrence of coronary artery aneurysm may be necessary, considering the alleged correlation between COVID-19 and vascular complications.
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