[Ectasia of coronary arteries. Review of the literature. Apropos of 5 cases].
The authors present 5 cases of coronary artery ectasia discovered on coronary angiography and review the literature on the subject. The aetiology of these coronary aneurysms is discussed: coronary atherosclerosis seems to be the most common cause of this condition which some authors consider to be a variant of coronary atheroma. The therapeutic management is controversial. The indications for surgery are rare and should be carefully considered. Long term anticoagulant therapy, however, appears to be essential.
D000783:Aneurysm / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000150:complications
Ectasies des artères coronaires. Revue de la littérature. A propos de 5 observations.