Giant Right Coronary Artery Aneurysms

Described herein are 2 adults with right coronary artery aneurysms measuring ≥4.0 cm in maximal diameter. Each aneurysm contained huge intra-aneurysm thrombus and each coronary artery contained atherosclerotic plaques diffusely. Each aneurysm was resected without complication and each patient has re...

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Published in:The American journal of cardiology 2020-05, Vol.125 (10), p.1599-1601
Main Authors: Chalkley, Robin A., Roberts, William C., Patlolla, Srikant, Schussler, Jeffrey M., Snyder, Richard W., Smith, Robert L., Roberts, Charles S., Meyer, Dan M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aneurysm
Aneurysms
Arteriosclerosis
Atherosclerosis
Blood clots
Cholesterol
Coronary artery
Coronary vessels
Diameters
Plaques
Thrombosis
Veins & arteries
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Summary:Described herein are 2 adults with right coronary artery aneurysms measuring ≥4.0 cm in maximal diameter. Each aneurysm contained huge intra-aneurysm thrombus and each coronary artery contained atherosclerotic plaques diffusely. Each aneurysm was resected without complication and each patient has resumed preoperative level of activities without limitations.
ISSN:0002-9149
1879-1913
DOI:10.1016/j.amjcard.2020.02.008