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Left main coronary artery and right pulmonary vein compression by a large pulmonary artery aneurysm.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  15020539     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Pulmonary artery aneurysms are uncommon and may be associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The unique combination of left main coronary artery and upper right pulmonary vein compression by a large pulmonary artery aneurysm is reported. Furthermore, the aetiology, clinical manifestations, complications, diagnostic approach, and possible therapeutic interventions are briefly discussed.
Authors:
V Decuypere; M Delcroix; W Budts
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Heart (British Cardiac Society)     Volume:  90     ISSN:  1468-201X     ISO Abbreviation:  Heart     Publication Date:  2004 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2004-03-15     Completed Date:  2004-04-23     Revised Date:  2009-11-18    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9602087     Medline TA:  Heart     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  e21     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Cardiology, University Hospitals, Leuven, Belgium.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Aneurysm / complications*,  therapy
Constriction, Pathologic / etiology
Coronary Stenosis / etiology,  surgery
Dyspnea / etiology
Female
Humans
Hypertension, Pulmonary / etiology
Pulmonary Artery*
Pulmonary Veins*
Stents
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