title: Simultaneous presentation of giant aneurysms of the coronary sinus and superior vena cava.
abstract: Aneurysms of the coronary sinus and superior vena cava are rare and their aetiologies remain controversial. Some studies have shown that these acquired venous aneurysms are caused by an increase in right atrial pressure, which may be related to right heart failure. However, few reports have provided direct evidence to support this hypothesis. We present a rare case of combined giant aneurysms of the coronary sinus and vena cava, diagnosed using multiple imaging modalities. This case strongly supports the hypothesis that right heart diastolic failure may be an important mechanism underlying the pathogenesis of combined giant aneurysms.
authors.affiliation: Echocardiography and Vascular Ultrasound Centre, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
authors.forename: Yan
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Cheng
authors.affiliation: Echocardiography and Vascular Ultrasound Centre, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
authors.forename: Huanhuan
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Gao
authors.affiliation: Echocardiography and Vascular Ultrasound Centre, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.
authors.forename: Zhelan
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Zheng
authors.affiliation: Echocardiography and Vascular Ultrasound Centre, the First Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China. Email: yunmou2015@126.com.
authors.forename: Yun
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Mou
mesh_terms: D000783:Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D002317:Cardiovascular Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000072226:Computed Tomography Angiography; D003323:Coronary Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D017023:Coronary Angiography / Q000379:methods; D003971:Diastole; D004108:Dilatation, Pathologic; D018450:Disease Progression; D018618:Echocardiography, Doppler, Color; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal; D005260:Female; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D016027:Heart Transplantation; D006801:Humans; D064847:Multimodal Imaging / Q000379:methods; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012307:Risk Factors; D014683:Vena Cava, Superior / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D016278:Ventricular Function, Right; D014850:Waiting Lists; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D002317:Cardiovascular Agents