Double giant ectasia of right coronary artery in a young woman: A rare case report

Tien, Tran Quyet

doi:10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.04.099

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“…Based on morphology and on the extent of ectatic involvement, Markis et al suggested four types of CAE: type I (diffuse dilatation in more than two coronary vessels), type II (diffuse ectasia in a vessel associated with localized dilatation in the other vessel), type III (diffuse ectasia located in only one vessel), and type IV (localized or segmental involvement) [ 1 ]. Based on this morphological classification, our cases were type I, type III combined with a myocardial bridging, and type II, respectively.…”

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Ectatic Coronary Arteries: Diversity at Its Finest

Belharty¹,

Fertat²,

Ghali³

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Coronary artery ectasia (CAE) is an entity causing inappropriate dilatation of the coronary tree, that is angiographically defined, albeit arbitrarily, by the diameter of the ectatic segment being more than 1.5 times larger in comparison with an adjacent healthy reference segment. Although the causative mechanisms are poorly understood, atherosclerosis is greatly implicated in the causation of CAE. Clinical, angiographic, and therapeutic features have been puzzling clinicians. We illustrate three different angiographic subsets, co-existing with myocardial bridge/coronary slow flow and diversely presenting as asymptomatic, pauci, and frankly symptomatic with stable and acute coronary syndrome. These cases illuminate the diversity of CAE's clinical and angiographic presentations and pathologic progression, shedding light on this medical condition and its implications.

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“…Coronary artery ectasia (CAE) is an infrequent condition characterized by the excessive diffuse dilatation of the coronary arteries by 1.5 times in diameter compared to adjacent healthy coronary arteries [ 1 ]. Its prevalence in angiographic series varies between 0.2% and 10% [ 2 ].…”

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