Coronary Artery Aneurysms—A Case Study and Literature Review

Coronary artery aneurysms are detected with increasing frequency owing to the advent of coronary angiographies. Although most patients with coronary artery aneurysms are asymptomatic, manifestations of myocardial ischemia may occur. The case described herein serves as a basis for a discussion of the...

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Published in:Angiology 1991-08, Vol.42 (8), p.672-679
Main Authors: Wright, William P., Alpert, Martin A., Mukerji, Vaskar, Santolin, Craig J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Cardiac Catheterization
Cardiology. Vascular system
Coronary Aneurysm - diagnosis
Coronary Angiography
Coronary heart disease
Diagnosis, Differential
Electrocardiography
Exercise Test
Heart
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome - diagnosis
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Summary:Coronary artery aneurysms are detected with increasing frequency owing to the advent of coronary angiographies. Although most patients with coronary artery aneurysms are asymptomatic, manifestations of myocardial ischemia may occur. The case described herein serves as a basis for a discussion of the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, detection, and treatment of coronary artery aneurysms.
ISSN:0003-3197
1940-1574
DOI:10.1177/000331979104200811