[Mycotic coronary aneurysm with Escherichia coli sepsis: a case report]

Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris). 2007 Jun;56(3):145-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ancard.2007.02.007. Epub 2007 Mar 16.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We report the case of a patient who was admitted for acute coronary syndrom associated with fever originating from urinary tract. Coronary arteriography revealed a huge coronary aneurysm which ruptured a short time after diagnosis. After surgery, it was proven to be mycotic aneurysm related to Escherichia Coli sepsis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aneurysm, Infected / etiology*
  • Coronary Aneurysm / etiology*
  • Escherichia coli Infections / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Sepsis / complications*