Coronary artery aneurysms--a case study and literature review.
Coronary artery aneurysms are detected with increasing frequency owing to the advent of coronary angiographies. Although most patients with coronary artery aneurysms are asymptomatic, manifestations of myocardial ischemia may occur. The case described herein serves as a basis for a discussion of the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, detection, and treatment of coronary artery aneurysms.
Wright
W P
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Department of Medicine, University of Missouri Health Sciences Center, Columbia.
Alpert
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MA
Mukerji
V
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Santolin
C J
CJ
D000328:Adult; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D003323:Coronary Aneurysm / Q000175:diagnosis*; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005080:Exercise Test; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009080:Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis