Coronary artery aneurysm

Coronary artery aneurysm
Coronary arteries
SpecialtyCardiology 
Causesatherosclerosis, Kawasaki disease, coronary catheterization.
Diagnostic methodcoronary angiography
Treatmentmedical management, surgical excision, coronary bypass grafting (CABG), and percutaneous coronary interventions

Coronary artery aneurysm is an abnormal dilatation of part of the coronary artery. This rare disorder occurs in about 0.3–4.9% of patients who undergo coronary angiography.

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