Why the study?
Coronary artery aneurysm combined with myocardial bridge is very rare, and its prognosis remains unclear.
Conservative management may yield a good short-term prognosis for the rare presentation of a coronary artery aneurysm combined with a myocardial bridge.
Rare co-localized aneurysm and bridge managed conservatively without issue; leaves open prognosis and management guidelines.
BACKGROUND: Coronary artery aneurysm combined with myocardial bridge is a very rare clinical situation. The prognosis of this clinical situation is not yet clear. CASE SUMMARY: A coronary artery aneurysm and myocardial bridge in the same segment of the coronary artery were found in a 54-year-old female patient who underwent coronary angiography and intravascular ultrasound examination. Through conservative treatment, the patient was discharged from the hospital smoothly, and she was in good condition during 5 mo of follow-up. CONCLUSION: Coronary artery aneurysm combined with myocardial bridge seems to have a good prognosis, but due to the rarity of this clinical situation, further research and follow-up are needed.
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