Noninvasive evaluation of left circumflex coronary aneurysm by real-time three-dimensional echocardiography

Eur J Echocardiogr. 2006 Jan;7(1):75-8. doi: 10.1016/j.euje.2005.03.006.

Abstract

The diagnosis of coronary aneurysms has already been described using transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography. In the present report we demonstrated the use of real-time three-dimensional echocardiography for the diagnosis of a large left circumflex coronary aneurysm. The improved spatial resolution of this new imaging technique provided valuable information for anatomic characterization of the coronary aneurysm, allowing for distinction between the lumen and lining thrombus. The findings were confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging and coronary angiography.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Computer Systems*
  • Coronary Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging*
  • Coronary Aneurysm / pathology*
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional*
  • Humans
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged