Coronary arterial aneurysm after percutaneous transluminal coronary recanalization with streptokinase.
A 49-year-old man developed an aneurysm of the right coronary artery after successful thrombolytic therapy with streptokinase following an acute inferior wall myocardial infarction. He was free from symptoms despite the existence of the aneurysm. The possible mechanisms for the formation of the aneurysm are discussed.
Chen
M F
MF
Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei.
Liau
C S
CS
Lee
Y T
YT
D003323:Coronary Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011859:Radiography; D013300:Streptokinase / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013997:Time Factors
D013300:Streptokinase