Calcified splenic artery aneurysm discovered during coronary arteriography

Authors
Kittusamy, PK Moreyra, AE
Citation
Pk. Kittusamy et Ae. Moreyra, Calcified splenic artery aneurysm discovered during coronary arteriography, CATHET C IN, 47(2), 1999, pp. 211-212
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS
ISSN journal
15221946 → ACNP
Volume
47
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
211 - 212
Database
ISI
SICI code
1522-1946(199906)47:2<211:CSAADD>2.0.ZU;2-A
Abstract
We present a case of calcified splenic artery aneurysm discovered during ro utine coronary angiography, Early awareness of these aneurysms is important since their rupture may cause serious complications. This case emphasizes the importance of attention to cardiac and extra-cardiac structures during coronary angiography. Cathet. Cardiovasc. Intervent. 47:211-212, 1999. (C) 1999 Wiley-Liss, Inc.