Acute myocardial infarction due to giant coronary artery aneurysm and arteriovenous fistula: a challenging case report and review of the literature

Acute myocardial infarction due to giant coronary artery aneurysm and arteriovenous fistula: a challenging case report and review of the literature

Abstract Background A coronary artery aneurysm (CAA) is an abnormal dilation of a coronary artery segment often accompanied by coronary artery fistula (CAF), leading to communication between a coronary artery and a cardiac chamber or a part of the coronary venous system. Both CAAs and CAFs can prese...

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Main Authors: A. Vassilikou, MP Xenitopoulou, K. Ziampa, AP Evangeliou, S. Mitsiadis, A. Syrnioti, G. Petrakis, P. Tossios, V. Vassilikos, S. Tzikas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-04-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Coronary artery aneurysm
Coronary artery fistula
Giant coronary artery aneurysm
Myocardial infarction
NSTEMI
Case report
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-024-03851-w

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