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Erschienen in: The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging 5/2007

01.10.2007 | Case Report

An unusual combination of myocardial bridging and coronary artery aneurysm identified on 64-detector coronary angiography

verfasst von: Perwaiz M. Meraj, Amgad N. Makaryus, Lawrence M. Boxt

Erschienen in: The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging | Ausgabe 5/2007

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Abstract

Coronary artery aneurysm is an uncommon finding. It is defined as a dilated coronary artery which exceeds the diameter of the normal adjacent vessel by 1.5–2 times. Although theorized mechanisms include atherosclerotic coronary artery disease (CAD) and iatrogenic causes such as the use of percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), the natural history and prognosis of this disease remain obscure. We describe a case of a 75 year old man who was found to have a long segmental myocardial bridge immediately followed by a 5 mm inner diameter aneurysm in the left anterior descending artery (LAD) detected on 64-detector cardiac computed tomography (64-CT). The post myocardial bridge aneurysmal dilatation in this case is unique, and has not been previously described. With the advent of 64-CT, more incidental cardiac anomalies and irregularities are likely to be found. In the end, the question as to the clinical significance of these findings and their treatment remains controversial. We report this novel case and review the literature for recommendations on treatment and management of patients with coronary aneurysms.
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Metadaten
Titel
An unusual combination of myocardial bridging and coronary artery aneurysm identified on 64-detector coronary angiography
verfasst von
Perwaiz M. Meraj
Amgad N. Makaryus
Lawrence M. Boxt
Publikationsdatum
01.10.2007
Verlag
Springer Netherlands
Erschienen in
The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging / Ausgabe 5/2007
Print ISSN: 1569-5794
Elektronische ISSN: 1875-8312
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10554-006-9171-y

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