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Asymptomatic Giant Aneurysm of the Left Anterior Descending Coronary Artery: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Authors :
Bjelobrk, Marija
Dodic, Slobodan
Miljkovic, Tatjana
Samardzija, Golub
Bjeljac, Ilija
Dabovic, Dragana
Dodic, Biljana
Rosic, Milenko
Kovacevic, Mila
Redzek, Aleksandar
Fabri, Miklos
Source :
Journal of Tehran University Heart Center; Oct2020, Vol. 15 Issue 4, p184-188, 5p
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

The most common cause of coronary artery aneurysms is atherosclerosis, which is associated with over 50% of all aneurysms diagnosed in adults. Although patients can be asymptomatic throughout their lives, giant coronary artery aneurysms can manifest themselves as myocardial infarction, aneurysmal rupture, and sudden cardiac death as well. Herein, we describe an asymptomatic patient with numerous risk factors and a positive cardiopulmonary exercise test who was admitted to the cardiology clinic for coronary angiography. A giant coronary artery aneurysm (3.0 x 2.0 cm in diameter) in the left anterior descending coronary artery and significant stenosis in both left and right coronary arteries were found. After discussing possible treatment options, the hospital 's heart team recommended the surgical resection of the aneurysm and double coronary artery bypass graft. Four years after the cardiac surgery, at the time of writing the current manuscript, the patient is still in good condition and with no symptoms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17358620
Volume :
15
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Tehran University Heart Center
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
149518380