A new device to seal large coronary aneurysms: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Coronary artery aneurysm is an uncommon disease. It is defined as a coronary artery dilatation, exceeding the diameter of the normal adjacent segment or the diameter of the patient's largest coronary vessel by 1.5 to 2 times. Coronary artery aneurysms are typically diagnosed by coronary angiography. The prognosis of coronary artery aneurysm is not well known and the management is challenging.

Case presentation

A 68-year-old Italian-Caucasian man presented to our hospital with angina. Coronary angiography revealed a large coronary aneurysm of the right coronary artery, which was successfully treated by the percutaneous implantation of an MGuardTM stent.

Conclusion

This case report provides evidence that coronary artery aneurysms, even if very large, can be

SUBMITTER: Danzi GB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2920272 | biostudies-literature | 2010

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature