Left main coronary artery aneurysm

Herz. 2012 Aug;37(5):565-6. doi: 10.1007/s00059-011-3570-0. Epub 2012 Mar 11.

Abstract

Left main coronary artery aneurysms (LMCA) are usually asymptomatic and are rarely encountered during coronary angiography. The most serious complications include coronary thrombosis, acute myocardial infarction and sudden death. Atherosclerosis is the most common cause, although several autoimmune diseases and congenital abnormalities have been associated with the presence of coronary aneurysms. The case of a symptom-free 63-year-old man with a giant LMCA and severely ectatic coronary arteries is presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Coronary Aneurysm / diagnosis*
  • Coronary Aneurysm / drug therapy*
  • Diagnostic Imaging / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors