Ruptured mycotic coronary artery aneurysm

BMJ Case Rep. 2023 Apr 12;16(4):e254488. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2022-254488.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aneurysm, Infected* / complications
  • Aneurysm, Infected* / diagnostic imaging
  • Aneurysm, Infected* / surgery
  • Aneurysm, Ruptured* / complications
  • Coronary Aneurysm* / complications
  • Coronary Aneurysm* / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronary Aneurysm* / surgery
  • Coronary Vessels / diagnostic imaging
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Humans