Pseudo-normalization of a coronary artery aneurysm detected by IVUS

Authors

  • Sherif Rizk Department of Cardiology, Kasr El Aini Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt
  • Waseem Amin Department of Cardiology, Kasr El Aini Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt
  • Hala Hamza Department of Cardiology, Kasr El Aini Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt
  • Karim Said Department of Cardiology, Kasr El Aini Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt
  • Galal El Said Department of Cardiology, Kasr El Aini Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21542/gcsp.2017.32

Abstract

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Coronary artery aneurysm (CAA) is found in 0.3–5% of patients undergoing coronary angiography. Atherosclerosis is the main cause, followed by Kawasaki disease and infectious emboli. The pathogenetic mechanisms underlying aneurysm formation have not been clearly delineated, but inflammation is suspected to play a role. Symptoms, if present, are usually related to myocardial ischemia. In adults, angiography is the mainstay for diagnosis. Management varies from antithrombotic therapy to PCI or surgical treatment. 

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Published

2018-01-07

Issue

Vol. 2017 No. 3 (2017)

Section

Images in cardiology

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