Noninvasive evaluation of left circumflex coronary aneurysm by real-time three-dimensional echocardiography.
The diagnosis of coronary aneurysms has already been described using transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography. In the present report we demonstrated the use of real-time three-dimensional echocardiography for the diagnosis of a large left circumflex coronary aneurysm. The improved spatial resolution of this new imaging technique provided valuable information for anatomic characterization of the coronary aneurysm, allowing for distinction between the lumen and lining thrombus. The findings were confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging and coronary angiography.
Tsutsui
Jeane M
JM
Heart Institute (InCor), University of São Paulo Medical School, Laboratory of Echocardiography, Av. Dr. Enéas Carvalho Aguiar 44, 05403-900 São Paulo, Brazil. jeanetsutsui@msn.com
Martinez
Eulógio E
EE
Rochitte
Carlos E
CE
Ramires
Jose F
JF
Mathias
Wilson
W
D003199:Computer Systems; D003323:Coronary Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology*; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D019560:Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged