The natural history of aneurysmal coronary artery disease.

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Authors

Vassilios Demopoulos · Tzaneion General Hospital

Christopher D. Olympios · Tzaneion General Hospital

C. N. Fakiolas · Tzaneion General Hospital

E. Pissimissis · Tzaneion General Hospital

N. M. Economides · Tzaneion General Hospital

Evdokia N. Adamopoulou · Tzaneion General Hospital

Stefanos Foussas

Abstract

Coronary artery ectasia does not confer added risk in patients with coexisting obstructive coronary artery disease. Although there is a measurable incidence of previous myocardial infarction, patients with pure ectasia have a good prognosis. The wisdom of giving oral anticoagulants to such patients is questioned.

Topics & Keywords

Kawasaki Disease and Coronary Complications Coronary Artery Anomalies Coronary Interventions and Diagnostics

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Heart

Volume 78, Issue 2, pp. 136-141

DOI: 10.1136/hrt.78.2.136

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