Coronary artery aneurysm

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Coronary artery aneurysm
Classification and external resources
ICD-10 I25.4
ICD-9 414.11
MeSH D003323

Coronary artery aneurysm is an abnormal dilatation of part of the coronary artery.

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[edit] Diagnosis

It is often found coincidentally on coronary angiography.[1]

[edit] Causes

Causes include atherosclerosis,[2] Kawasaki disease[3] and coronary catheterization.

[edit] Prognosis

It has a good prognosis.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Pahlavan PS, Niroomand F (October 2006). "Coronary artery aneurysm: a review". Clin Cardiol 29 (10): 439–43. PMID 17063947. 
  2. ^ Nichols L, Lagana S, Parwani A (May 2008). "Coronary artery aneurysm: a review and hypothesis regarding etiology". Arch. Pathol. Lab. Med. 132 (5): 823–8. PMID 18466032. 
  3. ^ Fukazawa R, Ikegam E, Watanabe M, et al (May 2007). "Coronary artery aneurysm induced by Kawasaki disease in children show features typical senescence". Circ. J. 71 (5): 709–15. PMID 17456996.