Title of article :
Giant Coronary Artery Aneurysm Causing Superior Vena Cava Syndrome and Congestive Heart Failure
Author/Authors :
Kumar، نويسنده , , Gautam and Karon، نويسنده , , Barry L. and Edwards، نويسنده , , William D. and Puga، نويسنده , , Francisco J. and Klarich، نويسنده , , Kyle W.، نويسنده ,
Issue Information :
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2006
Abstract :
Coronary artery aneurysms are defined as localized coronary artery dilations >1.5 times the diameter of the adjacent segments. In adults, they are commonly of atherosclerotic origin and are usually asymptomatic. This is the first case report of a coronary artery aneurysm causing superior vena cava syndrome and heart failure. Chest x-ray showed cardiomegaly, and transthoracic echocardiography showed a mass that was confirmed by transesophageal echocardiography, computed tomography, and coronary angiography. In conclusion, giant coronary artery aneurysms can cause superior vena cava syndrome.
Journal title :
American Journal of Cardiology
Journal title :
American Journal of Cardiology