Two presentations of acute coronary syndrome with progression of giant right coronary artery aneurysm; a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Giant coronary aneurysms are a rare finding on coronary angiography. Given its very low prevalence, little is known about optimal management of this coronary pathology.

Case summary

In this case report, we review the two presentations of a patient with acute coronary syndrome during a 6-year period. With regard to the second presentation, we review the investigations that demonstrate the progression of a coronary aneurysm in the right coronary artery as well as the Heart Team evaluations that resulted in surgical treatment of the coronary aneurysm.

Discussion

Following perspectives on prevalence and risk factors, we emphasize upon the available data with regard to interventional options in coronary aneurysms and describe the considerations with regard to in

SUBMITTER: van Vugt SPG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9651029 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature