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Coronary artery ectasia. Its prevalence and clinical significance in 4993 patients
British Heart Journal
|October 1, 1985
Insights
Coronary artery ectasia is uncommon and does not impact patient outcomes or surgical results. This condition, identified in 1.4% of patients, showed no link to aortic aneurysms or symptom development.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Vascular Medicine
Background:
- Coronary artery ectasia (CAE) is a dilation of the coronary arteries.
- The clinical significance and prognostic implications of CAE require further elucidation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the clinical significance of coronary artery ectasia.
- To determine the association of CAE with aortic aneurysms, surgical outcomes, and patient symptoms.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 4993 consecutive coronary arteriograms.
- Identification of patients diagnosed with coronary artery ectasia.
- Assessment of patient progress, including aneurysm development, surgical results, and symptomology.
Main Results:
- Coronary artery ectasia was identified in 1.4% of the reviewed cases.
- No significant relationship was found between coronary artery ectasia and the development of aortic aneurysms.
- Coronary artery ectasia did not adversely affect patient outcomes, the results of coronary artery surgery, or symptom presentation.
Conclusions:
- Coronary artery ectasia is a rare finding with a low incidence.
- The presence of coronary artery ectasia does not appear to be clinically significant in terms of major adverse events or surgical outcomes.
Abstract:
To assess the clinical significance of coronary artery ectasia 4993 consecutive coronary arteriograms were reviewed to identify patients with this condition and to allow the assessment of their progress. Coronary ectasia was a relatively uncommon finding (overall incidence 1.4%). It was not related to the development of aortic aneurysms and did not affect the outcome, results of coronary artery surgery, or symptoms.