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Giant Intramyocardial Aneurysm in a Patient with Intercoronary Communication between the Left Circumflex Artery and

Yu Hyun Lee, Noh Hyuck Park, Ji Yeon Park

    Taehan Yongsang Uihakhoe Chi
    |October 14, 2022
    PubMed

    Insights

    A rare giant coronary artery aneurysm was found incidentally in a patient

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Radiology

    Background:

    • Coronary artery aneurysms are uncommon vascular abnormalities.
    • They typically occur along major epicardial coronary arteries.

    Observation:

    • A case of a giant left ventricular aneurysm was incidentally discovered.
    • The patient presented with cardiac palpitations and had no significant medical history.

    Findings:

    • Echocardiogram and cardiac CT revealed a giant left ventricular aneurysm.
    • The aneurysm had a fistulous connection to the left circumflex artery.
    • The left circumflex artery communicated with the right coronary artery.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights an unusual presentation of coronary artery aneurysm.
    • It underscores the importance of advanced imaging in diagnosing complex cardiac conditions.
    • Such findings can inform diagnostic and treatment strategies for rare cardiovascular diseases.

    Keywords:
    Coronary AneurysmCoronary Artery DiseaseCoronary Vessel AnomaliesMultidetector Computed Tomography

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