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Coronary Artery Aneurysms in a Young Patient with Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Case Report

Authors :
Su, Ho‐Ming
Voon, Wen‐Chol
Lin, Tsung‐Hsien
Lai, Wen‐Ter
Sheu, Sheng‐Hsiung
Hsieh, Chong‐Chao
Chiu, Chaw‐Chi
Source :
The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences; August 2004, Vol. 20 Issue: 8 p399-403, 5p
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Coronary artery aneurysms are not uncommon. They are usually arteriosclerotic in origin, and may be congenital or secondary to injury, dissection, infection, inflammation, or Kawasaki disease (KD). Herein, we report a case involving a 25‐year‐old male smoker with acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Coronary angiography showed triple‐vessel disease, coronary artery aneurysms, and diffuse ectasia. Coronary artery bypass grafting was performed without complications. Based on his history, serologic examinations, and angiographic findings, we suspected that his coronary artery aneurysms and ectasia were the adult sequelae of KD. This case is a good reminder that KD victims may suffer from young‐onset AMI.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1607551X
Volume :
20
Issue :
8
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs48263964
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/S1607-551X(09)70176-7