Multiple coronary artery aneurysms combined with abdominal aortic aneurysm

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Peker O., Ozisik K., Islamoglu F., Posacioglu H., Demircan M.

JAPANESE HEART JOURNAL, cilt.42, sa.1, ss.135-141, 2001 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 42 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2001
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1536/jhj.42.135
  • Dergi Adı: JAPANESE HEART JOURNAL
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.135-141
  • Hacettepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

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.