title: [Coronary artery aneurysms].
abstract: Coronary artery aneurysms are defined as coronary dilations as greater than 1.5 times the largest diameter of the adjacent coronary segment. They are a relatively rare finding on coronary angiography, with prevalence ranging from 0.3% to 5% depending on case series. The identification of a coronary artery aneurysm is often a dilemma for both the clinician and the interventionist in terms of diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. This review summarizes the etiologic, pathogenetic, clinical and therapeutic aspects of coronary artery aneurysms in the light of the latest research on this topic.
authors.affiliation: U.O.C.&nbsp;Cardiologia, A.O. San Antonio Abate, Gallarate (VA).
authors.forename: Alessandra
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Russo
authors.affiliation: U.O.C. Cardiologia, Ospedale San Giacomo, Castelfranco Veneto (TV).
authors.forename: Luca
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Favero
authors.affiliation: U.O.C. Cardiologia, Ospedale Civile, Mirano (VE).
authors.forename: Salvatore
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Saccà
authors.affiliation: U.O.C.&nbsp;Cardiologia, A.O. San Antonio Abate, Gallarate (VA).
authors.forename: Salvatore Ivan
authors.initials: SI
authors.lastname: Caico
authors.affiliation: U.O.C. Cardiologia, Ospedale San Giacomo, Castelfranco Veneto (TV).
authors.forename: Carlo
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Cernetti
mesh_terms: D003323:Coronary Aneurysm / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D006801:Humans; D015995:Prevalence