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[Advanced heart failure due to coronary aneurysms]

Ruth N Estupiñán-Paredes1, Nelson L Moreno-Ruiz1, Jeffrey Castellanos-Parada1

  • 1Clínica Universitaria Colombia. Bogotá, Colombia. Clínica Universitaria Colombia Bogotá Colombia.

Archivos Peruanos De Cardiologia Y Cirugia Cardiovascular
|July 6, 2023
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A 61-year-old man with multiple comorbidities experienced advanced heart failure due to coronary artery aneurysms. A heart transplant was recommended for this severe ischemic heart disease case.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Vascular Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Surgery

Background:

  • Coronary artery aneurysms are rare but can lead to severe ischemic heart disease and heart failure.
  • This case highlights the challenges in managing advanced heart failure secondary to complex coronary artery abnormalities.

Keywords:
Coronary aneurysmHeart failureMyocardial infarction

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