Multiple coronary artery aneurysms combined with abdominal aortic aneurysm
JAPANESE HEART JOURNAL, vol.42, no.1, pp.135-141, 2001 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 42 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 2001
- Doi Number: 10.1536/jhj.42.135
- Journal Name: JAPANESE HEART JOURNAL
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.135-141
- Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: No
Abstract
Coronary artery aneurysm (CAA) is defined as coronary dilatation which exceeds the diameter of a normal adjacent segment or the diameter of the patients's largest coronary vessel by as much as 1.5 times. It is an uncommon pathology with a frequency of 1-4% in routine autopsies or coronary angiographies. Atherosclerosis plays an important role in the development of CAA, and it may he a predominant cause in the majority of patients. However, the timing of surgical intervention and the treatment options for CAA are still controversial. In this report, we present a patient who had multiple CAAs of all main coronary arteries and abdominal aortic aneurysm. Different treatment modalities and indications are also discussed.