Giant Left Main Coronary Artery Aneurysm: A Decade-Long Evolution of an Incidental Finding
Martina Rizzo1, Federico Landra2, Giulia Elena Mandoli2
1Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, School for Cardiovascular Disease (CARIM) Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands; Cardiac Surgery Unit, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Disease Department, Santa Maria Alle Scotte Hospital, University of Siena, Siena, Italy.
Abstract:
This clinical vignette details a rare case of a patient with a left ventricular aneurysm and an incidentally discovered giant left main coronary artery aneurysm. A review of the patient's history and previous imaging revealed the aneurysmal dilation had been present for 10 years. Giant coronary artery aneurysms are rare and typically asymptomatic, with unclear pathophysiology and poorly documented natural history. There is no consensus on the optimal intervention, underscoring the need for awareness of this rare pathology for early detection and prevention of future complications.
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