Why the study?
Incidentally diagnosed giant coronary artery aneurysms exceeding 50 mm in diameter are extremely rare and carry increased risks of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
Giant coronary artery aneurysms exceeding 50 mm in Kawasaki disease are extremely rare and carry increased cardiovascular risks, with surgery being the preferred treatment.
Alerts clinicians to risks of incidental giant coronary aneurysms; leaves open optimal management beyond surgery.
Incidentally diagnosed giant coronary artery aneurysms (gCAA) exceeding 50 mm in diameter are extremely rare and carry increased risks of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Currently, surgery is the preferred treatment for such gCAA.
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