A case of multiple coronary artery aneurysms: Successful revascularization

نویسندگان

  • Assar, O Assistant Professor Department of Cardiac Surgery
  • Nikparvar, M
چکیده مقاله:

Introduction: Multiple coronary artery aneurysm is a rare anomaly which could be congenital or acquired. Its complications including sudden cardiac death, clot and distal emboli, rupture and bleeding or fistula. Decision about its management depends on aneurysm conditions and the Patient's clinical situation Case Report: A 55 years old patient with unstable angina and multiple coronary artery aneurysms and three vessels disease on angiography, underwent CABG. The patient was asymptomatic and showed normal activity after about two years of follow up. Conclusion: Here, multiple coronary artery aneurysms and its management is discussed as a rare disease.

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دوره 15  شماره None

صفحات  69- 73

تاریخ انتشار 2011-04

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