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To highlight an uncommon case of aortic pseudoaneurysm causing coronary artery compression in a tuberculosis patient.

Mid-ascending aortic pseudoaneurysm causing left main coronary artery compression in a patient with a history of tuberculosis

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Case presentation reveals aortic pseudoaneurysm compression causing cardiac arrest, emphasizing the need for timely intervention.

To highlight an uncommon case of aortic pseudoaneurysm causing coronary artery compression in a tuberculosis patient.
Case presentation of a 76-year-old man with a history of tuberculosis.
Coronary angiography and computed tomography used for diagnosis.
Emergent surgical intervention for a 6-cm ascending aortic pseudoaneurysm.
Successful return of spontaneous circulation after 48 minutes of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Emergent surgical resection and graft replacement led to a favorable postoperative course.
Case underscores importance of immediate interventions in tuberculosis-related vascular complications.

Lim et al. (2026) studied this question.

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