Coronary Artery Ectasia in an Adult Noonan Syndrome Detected on Coronary CT Angiography

Coronary ectasia is rare in patients with Noonan syndrome. When suspected during echocardiography more common causes including Kawasaki disease in children and atherosclerosis coronary artery disease in adults should be ruled out. Coronary CT angiogram, a non-invasive imaging tool may be preferred o...

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Published in:Heart, lung & circulation lung & circulation, 2013-12, Vol.22 (12), p.1051-1053
Main Authors: Hakim, Fayaz A, Gruden, James F, Panse, Prasad M, Alegria, Jorge R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Cardiovascular
Computed tomography angiography
Coronary Angiography
Coronary Disease - complications
Coronary Disease - diagnostic imaging
Coronary ectasia
Dilatation, Pathologic - complications
Dilatation, Pathologic - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Male
Noonan syndrome
Noonan Syndrome - complications
Noonan Syndrome - diagnostic imaging
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:Coronary ectasia is rare in patients with Noonan syndrome. When suspected during echocardiography more common causes including Kawasaki disease in children and atherosclerosis coronary artery disease in adults should be ruled out. Coronary CT angiogram, a non-invasive imaging tool may be preferred over conventional coronary angiogram in the initial diagnosis and monitoring the progression of coronary ectasia in such patients. Aspirin may be considered to prevent coronary thrombosis.
ISSN:1443-9506
1444-2892
DOI:10.1016/j.hlc.2013.03.079