| Left main coronary artery aneurysm in young patient with acute myocardial infarction. | |
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PMID: 19307979 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Aneurysms of the left main coronary artery (LMCAA) are extremely uncommon, with an incidence of 0.1%. The main etiologic factor is atherosclerosis. Other causes include connective tissue disorders, trauma, vasculitis, congenital, mycotic, and idiopathic. These dilated sections of coronary artery are not benign pathology because they are subject to spasm, thrombosis, and subsequent distal embolism, spontaneous dissection and rupture. Treatment options include anticoagulation, custom-made covered stents, reconstruction, resection and exclusion with bypass. Our report on a young case illustrates the potential complication of LMCAA and presents its management. |
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Authors:
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Emin Alioglu; Ugur O Turk; Cagatay Engin; Istemihan Tengiz; Nurullah Tuzun; Hakan Posacioglu |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of cardiovascular medicine (Hagerstown, Md.) Volume: 10 ISSN: 1558-2027 ISO Abbreviation: J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) Publication Date: 2009 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-06-04 Completed Date: 2009-06-25 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101259752 Medline TA: J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 494-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Central Hospital, Department of Cardiology, Central Hospital, Izmir, Turkey. dreminalioglu@yahoo.com |
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Adult Coronary Aneurysm / complications*, diagnosis, surgery Coronary Angiography / methods Coronary Artery Bypass Echocardiography Humans Male Myocardial Infarction / diagnosis, etiology*, surgery Tomography, X-Ray Computed Treatment Outcome |
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