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Coronary Artery Aneurysm: Case Report, Jeffrey E. Everett, Harold M. Burkhart
Coronary Artery Aneurysm: Case Report, Jeffrey E. Everett, Harold M. Burkhart
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Abstract
Introduction
Aneurysms of the left main coronary artery are rare with an incidence of 0.1% in large angiographic series. The majority are atherosclerotic in origin. Other causes include connective tissue disorders, trauma, vasculitis, congenital, mycotic and idiopathic. The primary complication is myocardial ischemia or infarction, with rupture being rare. Treatment options include anticoagulation, custom made covered stents, reconstruction, resection, and exclusion with bypass.
Case Presentation
A 66 year-old man was referred for evaluation of a 2 × 2 centimeter saccular aneurysm originating from the distal left main coronary artery. There was associated calcification and mild stenosis of the LM. …