학술논문

Nonsurgical Management of Left Main Coronary Artery Aneurysms.
Document Type
Article
Source
Texas Heart Institute Journal. 2006, Vol. 33 Issue 3, p376-379. 4p.
Subject
*ANEURYSMS
*VASCULAR diseases
*ANGIOGRAPHY
*CORONARY arteries
*THROMBOSIS
Language
ISSN
1526-6702
Abstract
Aneurysms of the left main coronary artery are exceedingly rare clinical entities, encountered incidentally in approximately 0.1% of patients who undergo routine angiography. Thrombosis within the aneurysm can lead to distal embolization and myocardial infarction. These lesions can extend into adjacent coronary branches and can occur in the presence or absence of obstructive coronary disease. Depending on the severity of coexistent coronary stenoses, patients with left main coronary artery aneurysms can be effectively managed either operatively or medically. We report the cases of 2 patients who were treated medically for large left main coronary aneurysms and concomitant right coronary artery ectasia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]