This document discusses coronary artery aneurysms (CAAs). It defines a CAA as a dilatation of the coronary artery exceeding 50% of the reference vessel diameter. CAAs can be classified based on their morphology, vessel wall composition, and the vessels affected. Common risk factors include atherosclerosis, vasculitis, and intracoronary manipulation. CAAs are often asymptomatic but can occasionally cause symptoms. Diagnosis is typically via coronary angiography. Management involves medical therapy, percutaneous interventions such as stenting, or surgery, with challenges that include proper sizing and coverage of aneurysmal segments.
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2. Dilatation of the coronary artery exceeding 50% of the
reference vessel diameter.[1]
DEFINITION
3. Dilatation of the coronary artery exceeding 50% of the
reference vessel diameter.[1]
Giant if DIAMETER >8 MM
4 times of referance vessel.
DEFINITION
4. 5% of patients undergoing CAG
A/W poor long term outcomes.
M> F
Proximal > Distal
RCA > LAD >> LMCA
EPIDEMIOLOGY
5. Atherosclerotic and vasculitic CAAs > 1 artery.
Congenital and iatrogenic CAAs confined to a single
vessel.
EPIDEMIOLOGY
6. .
ANEURYSM VERSUS ECTASIA
CORONARY ANEURYSM CORONARY
ECTASIA
Focal dilation of at
least1.5 times the
adjacent normal segment
Diffuse dilation of at
least1.5 times the
adjacent normal segment
8. TYPES- VESSEL WALL COMPOSITION
True aneurysm: preserved vessel wall integrity
with 3 layers(intima, media, and adventitia)
Pseudoaneurysm: loss of vessel wall integrity and
damage to the adventitia
9. TYPES- ECTASIA
Type I: diffuse ectasia of 2 or 3 vessels
Type II: diffuse disease in 1 vessel and localized
disease in another vessel
Type III: diffuse ectasia in 1 vessel
Type IV: localized or segmental ectasia
12. RISK FACTORS
5. Intracoronary manipulation ( CAG, PCI,
BRACHYTHERAPY)
6. DES due to the impaired intimal healing effects of the
antiproliferative agents.
6.Post-infectious CAAs. ( Direct or Immune)
14. CLINICAL PRESENTATION
Clinical symptoms can develop due to -
1) Concomitant atherosclerosis
2) Local thrombosis
3) Massive enlargement of some CAAs can result in
compression of adjacent structures
4) Aneurysm rupture Tamponade
5) Stress-induced myocardial ischemia due to
microvascular dysfunction
16. Delayed antegrade contrast
filling, segmental back flow, and
contrast stasis in the dilated
coronary segment often hamper
optimal imaging in CAG
A forceful and prolonged
injection avoid misinterpreting
slow aneurysmal filling as in situ
thrombosis, especially in giant
aneurysms
17. (IVUS) Better delineation of vessel wall.
Distinguish between true & pseudoaneurysm, and
segments with aneurysmal appearance due to plaque
rupture or adjacent stenosis.
IVUS can also accurately size the CAA and/or any
adjacent stenoses and allows proper stent sizing if PCI is
planned.
18. Caution should be exercised when IVUS assessment is
performed post-stenting to avoid dislodgment of the stent.
OCT Small scan diameter of Infrared radiation-
19. CT is particularly helpful in patients with giant CAA,
Avoids the pitfalls of luminal angiography and provides a
precise assessment of mechanical complications of these
aneurysms
20. PITFALLS OF MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
The natural history is largely unknown. Hence, the
optimal treatment of incidentally found CAA or
coronary ectasia- uncertain.
With angina or acute MI- PCI/Surgery -
Challenging
Lack of randomized trials or large-scale data.
21. MEDICAL MANGEMENT
No Clear guidelines supporting dual antiplatelets/
anticoagulation for CAA/CAE without CAD.
22. MEDICAL MANGEMENT
No Clear guidelines supporting dual antiplatelets/
anticoagulation for CAA/CAE without CAD.
Current guidelines recommend anticoagulation
only in selected Kawasaki patients with large or
rapidly expanding CAA.
23. MEDICAL MANGEMENT
No Clear guidelines supporting dual antiplatelets/
anticoagulation for CAA/CAE without CAD.
Current guidelines recommend anticoagulation
only in selected Kawasaki patients with large or
rapidly expanding CAA.
Some authors suggest use of ACE-INot proven.
26. PERCUTANEOUS INTERVENTIONS
PCI of an aneurysmal/ectatic culprit vessel in the
setting of acute MI is associated with lower
procedural success and a higher incidence of no-
reflow and distal embolization
27. PERCUTANEOUS INTERVENTIONS
PCI of an aneurysmal/ectatic culprit vessel in the
setting of acute MI is associated with lower
procedural success and a higher incidence of no-
reflow and distal embolization.
Post PCI higher mortality, higher stent
thrombosis, target vessel revascularization, and
MI during intermediate-term follow-up
29. RECOMMENDED MANAGEMENT
Due to the higher associated thrombus burden,
PCI in ectatic and aneurysmal arteries is
frequently aided with thrombectomy (aspiration or
mechanical), and glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors
33. Follow-up angiogram 4 years later showing patent proximal LAD stent but
worsening mid-LAD and circumflex stenoses (arrow) and enlarging proximal
RCA fusiform aneurysm
34. Severe stenosis in the distal RCA. Note the deep-seated Amplatz guiding catheter in the
proximal RCA. Guide-induced proximal RCA dissection noted after stenting the distal
RCA. Successful treatment of the dissection with drug-eluting stents.
35. Angiogram 8 years later showing an occluded mid RCA and a possible
pseudoaneurysm of the proximal RCA (site of prior stenting). Successful treatment
of the RCA STEMI with drug-eluting stents.Successful exclusion of the coronary
pseudoaneurysm with a GRAFTMASTER covered stent
36. Moderate Size Saccular Aneurysm in the Mid-LAD Treated With a
Modified Stent-Assisted Coil Embolization
38. PTCA CHALLENGES
No covered stents that are specifically designed for CAAs.
For diameters between 2.75 and 5 mm, the
GRAFTMASTER coronary stent graft MC used.
39. PTCA CHALLENGES
No covered stents that are specifically designed for CAAs.
For diameters between 2.75 and 5 mm, the
GRAFTMASTER coronary stent graft MC used.
40. PTCA CHALLENGES
High failure rate dute to high thrombus burden.
AngioJet thrombectomy device small trials demonstrated
its efficacy in patients with CAA
41. PTCA CHALLENGES
Proper sizingkey to reducing the risk of stent thrombosis
and stent migration.
42. PTCA CHALLENGES
Proper sizingkey to reducing the risk of stent thrombosis
and stent migration.
Partially thrombosed CAA underestimation of the true
size of the aneurysm.
43. PTCA CHALLENGES
Proper sizingkey to reducing the risk of stent thrombosis
and stent migration.
Partially thrombosed CAA underestimation of the true
size of the aneurysm.
In long aneurysmal segments, several overlapping stents
are often needed to cover the full length of the aneurysm
44. PTCA CHALLENGES
Covered stents are stiff and are delivered via large
coronary guiding catheters More Complications.
45. PTCA CHALLENGES
Cases where covered stent not possible, the stent-
assisted coil embolization technique, can be used.
With this technique, a microcatheter is usually placed in
the aneurysm before stenting.
46. PTCA CHALLENGES
Cases where covered stent not possible, the stent-
assisted coil embolization technique, can be used.
With this technique, a microcatheter is usually placed in
the aneurysm before stenting.
A regular coronary stent is then deployed in the
aneurysmal segment at low pressure, and coils can then
be passed through the microcatheter to wrap around the
stent.
Post-dilation of stent is then performed. Additional coils can
be advanced via the stent struts if needed
48. KAWASAKI GUIDELINES
Current American Heart Association guidelines recommend
restricting PCI in Kawasaki patients to those with a single-
vessel or focal multivessel disease
49. SURGERY
The ideal surgical approach has not yet been formally
studied.
Operative therapy for CAA may include aneurysm ligation,
resection, or marsupialization with interposition graft.
The most common surgical practice is, however, to open
the CAA, suture its afferent and efferent vessels, and finish
with bypass grafting if necessary
52. MANAGEMENT of POST THROMBOLYSIS BLEED
Immediately stop ongoing infusion of thrombolytic drug, and
stop all antiplatelet and anticoagulant therapies.
Investigate according to site of haemorrhage (e.g. CT brain,
CT abdo/pelvis)
Obtain blood tests: FBC, coagulation profile; repeat q2h until
bleeding controlled
obtain cross match
53. MANAGEMENT of POST THROMBOLYSIS BLEED
Reverse fibrinolysis:
FFP 2 units q6h for 24h
cryoprecipitate 10 units
tranexamic acid 1g IV
? role of prothrombinex and Factor 7
Reverse anti-platelet effects:
platelets 1 adult bag
DDAVP 0.3 microg/kg
54. MANAGEMENT of POST THROMBOLYSIS BLEED
Reverse anti-coagulant effects:
protamine 1 mg for every 100 U of unfractionated heparin
given in the preceding 4 hours
protamine 1 mg for every 1 mg of enoxaparin (or 100 units
of dalteparin) given in the preceding 8 hours