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March 30, 2026Echocardiography0 citations

Multimodality Imaging for Giant Left Circumflex Branch Aneurysm Rupturing Into the Superior Vena Cava‐Right Atrial Junction

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WYWei YanWuhan UniversityWDWenjun DengWuhan UniversityLDLi DuanWuhan University

Key Points

  • This case report aims to illustrate the significance of multimodality imaging in managing a giant left circumflex branch aneurysm rupture.
  • Presented a case study of a giant left circumflex branch aneurysm rupturing into the superior vena cava-right atrial junction.
  • Utilized transesophageal echocardiography, cardiac computed tomography angiography, and 3D CT reconstruction for imaging.
  • Guided successful single-stage surgical intervention based on imaging findings.
  • The imaging techniques clarified the anatomical details and spatial relationships of the aneurysm.
  • Successful surgical intervention was achieved based on the imaging guidance.
  • Valvular regurgitation was identified and addressed during the procedure.

Abstract

Giant coronary artery aneurysms with fistulas are extremely rare and high-risk. This manuscript presents a rare case of a giant left circumflex (LCX) branch aneurysm rupturing into the superior vena cava-right atrial (SVC-RA) junction, accompanied by severe valvular regurgitation. Transesophageal echocardiography visualized the aneurysm and turbulent shunt flow, cardiac computed tomography angiography (CCTA) precisely delineated the anatomical details, and 3D CT reconstruction clarified spatial relationships. This multimodality imaging approach was pivotal in guiding successful single-stage surgical intervention. Trial Registration: This article is a case report and does not describe a clinical trial; therefore, trial registration was not required.

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Yan et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c9c5a4f8fdd13afe0bd8d1https://doi.org/10.1111/echo.70433
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