Coronary artery aneurysm
Coronary artery aneurysm is an abnormal dilatation of part of the coronary artery.
Diagnosis
It is often found coincidentally on coronary angiography.[1]
Causes
Acquired causes include atherosclerosis,[2] Kawasaki disease[3] and coronary catheterization.
It can also be congenital.[4][5]
Prognosis
It has a good prognosis.[1]
References
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