A Case of Isolated Coronary Artery Ectasia in the Setting of Chronic Inflamation From human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection.
Coronary artery ectasia also known as dilated coronopathy is a relatively rare finding that is most commonly associated with atherosclerosis. Several alternative reasons including congenital malformations and chronic inflammation have been identified as a cause of CAE. In this case, we discuss a 61-year-old male with postoperative chest pain who was found to have localized CAE in the absence of significant atherosclerosis. We also elucidate the recently proposed markers of chronic inflammation that might be associated with coronary artery ectasia.
Department of Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center-Memphis, TN.
Mark R
MR
Heckle
Department of Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center-Memphis, TN.
Raza
R
Askari
Department of Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center-Memphis, TN.
Mohamed
M
Morsy
Department of Medicine, University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center-Memphis, TN.
Uzoma N
UN
Ibebuogu
D017023:Coronary Angiography; D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D003331:Coronary Vessels / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D004108:Dilatation, Pathologic / Q000209:etiology; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011184:Postoperative Period