Rationale and design of a multicenter, international and collaborative Coronary Artery Aneurysm Registry (CAAR).

ABSTRACT: Coronary artery aneurysm is defined as a coronary dilation that exceeds the diameter of adjacent segments or the diameter of the patient's largest normal coronary vessel by 1.5×. It is an uncommon disease that has been diagnosed with increasing frequency since the widespread appearance of coronary angiography. The published incidence varies from 1.5% to 5%, suggesting male dominance and a predilection for the right coronary artery. Although several causes have been described, atherosclerosis accounts for ≥50% of coronary aneurysms in adults. Reported complications include thrombosis and distal embolization, rupture, and vasospasm, causing ischemia, heart failure, or arrhythmias. The natural history and prognosis remain unknown, as definitive data are scarce. Controversies persist regarding

SUBMITTER: Nunez-Gil IJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6490432 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature