Ectasia of coronary arteries. Review of the literature. Apropos of 5 cases
Commeau, P.; Breut, C.; Grollier, G.; Brandel, J.P.; Foucault, J.P.; Potier, J.C.
Annales de Cardiologie et d'Angeiologie 34(7): 499-503
1985
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-3928 PMID: 4062209 Document Number: 263973
The authors present 5 cases of coronary artery ectasia discovered on coronary angiography and review the literature on the subject. The aetiology of these coronary aneurysms is discussed: coronary atherosclerosis seems to be the most common cause of this condition which some authors consider to be a variant of coronary atheroma. The therapeutic management is controversial. The indications for surgery are rare and should be carefully considered. Long term anticoagulant therapy, however, appears to be essential.