Myocardial infarction caused by a large coronary artery aneurysm.

von Rotz, F; Niederhäuser, U; Straumann, E; Kurz, D; Bertel, O; Turina, M I · Ann Thorac Surg · 2000

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A large coronary aneurysm, originating from a side branch of the right coronary artery, caused recurrent ischemia resulting in myocardial infarction. Successful surgical excision, without concomitant coronary artery bypass grafting, is described.

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