Ruptured mycotic coronary artery aneurysm
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- DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-254488
Ruptured mycotic coronary artery aneurysm
Abstract
Aneurysms complicated by rupture of the coronary arteries are exceedingly rare. Literature regarding management of mycotic aneurysms resulting in rupture is limited. Therefore, we describe a fascinating diagnosis, imaging progression and management of a ruptured mycotic coronary artery aneurysm.
Keywords: Infectious diseases; Interventional cardiology; Pericardial disease; Rheumatology; Vasculitis.
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