Giant Coronary Artery Aneurysm Causing Superior Vena Cava Syndrome and Congestive Heart Failure - 17/08/11
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Coronary artery aneurysms are defined as localized coronary artery dilations >1.5 times the diameter of the adjacent segments. In adults, they are commonly of atherosclerotic origin and are usually asymptomatic. This is the first case report of a coronary artery aneurysm causing superior vena cava syndrome and heart failure. Chest x-ray showed cardiomegaly, and transthoracic echocardiography showed a mass that was confirmed by transesophageal echocardiography, computed tomography, and coronary angiography. In conclusion, giant coronary artery aneurysms can cause superior vena cava syndrome.
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Vol 98 - N° 7
P. 986-988 - octobre 2006 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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