CORONARY ANEURYSM

CASE REPORT

Abstract

Introduction: True arterial aneurysms present as focal dilations greater than 1.5 times the normal diameter of the vessel due to elastin and collagen degeneration in the media layer of the arterial wall. The incidence of this condition is low in the general population, ranging from 0.2 to 5%. Objective: To present a case of an elderly female patient diagnosed with coronary aneurysm. Methodology: This is a case report, with retrospective data collection, from the medical record of the selected patient. A patient with a diagnosis of coronary aneurysm was included. Sociodemographic and clinical information, examinations performed, the chosen therapy and the outcome were collected. The search strategy for articles for the bibliographic review was carried out with the help of the Virtual Health Library (VHL), LILACS, PubMed and Scopus. The study followed the ethical guidelines for the development of research with human beings, in particular what is recommended in resolution 466/2012 of the National Health Council. Conclusion: The report of the present case contributed to highlight the clinical presentation of a coronary aneurysm in an elderly female patient, in addition to demonstrating the possible risk factors associated with this condition, as well as the diagnostic method and standard treatment.