Percutaneous Closure of a Fistulous Giant Coronary Aneurysm

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2018

Authors

Pestana, G (Author) Other; Ribeiro, V (Author) Other; Sousa, C (Author) FMUP; Cruz, C (Author) Other; Vasconcelos M (Author) FMUP; Madureira, A (Author) Other; Silva, JC (Author) Other; Maciel MJ (Author) FMUP; Filipe Macedo (Author) FMUP

Journal

Title: Canadian Journal of Cardiology

Vol. 34 No. 10

ISSN: 0828-282X

Publisher: Elsevier

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Authenticus ID: P-00N-YG2

DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2018.01.088

Abstract (EN): Giant coronary artery aneurysms larger than 50 mm are rare and associated with important complications: namely, rupture. Its workup requires comprehensive imaging and standard treatment is surgical exclusion. We present a 60-year-old patient with previous ostium secundum atrial septal defect surgical closure diagnosed with a giant proximal right coronary artery aneurysm (70 x 62 mm) fistulizing into the right atrium. Percutaneous closure of its aortic origin with an atrial septal occluder was successfully performed, and thrombosis of the aneurysm confirmed on angiography and echocardiogram. This case depicts an innovative, minimally invasive approach to this worrisome entity.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 3