A case of multiple giant right coronary artery aneurysms.
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چکیده
Coronary artery aneurysm is a rare congenital or acquired anomaly. The commonest location of coronary artery aneurysms is the right coronary artery and they are found slightly more often in males. We report an unusual case of multiple and extremely large aneurysms, therefore potentially at risk of rupture or thrombosis.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Cardiology journal
دوره 18 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011