David J. Sanchez-Amaya MD, Nancy N. Suarez-Lara MD, Jose A. Arias-Godinez MD, Xochitl A. Ortiz-León MD, Hugo G. Rodríguez-Zanella MD, Juan F. Fritche-Salazar MD, María E. Ruiz-Esparza-Dueñas MD, Solis-Estrada Javier MD, Edith L. Posada-Martinez MD
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Abstract
We present the case of a patient with myocardial infarction due to coronary ectasia. A transthoracic echocardiogram showed a unique image of a cystic-like mass in the right atrium corresponding to the ectatic right coronary artery (arrows), which was confirmed with computed tomography.
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Echocardiography: A Journal of Cardiovascular Ultrasound and Allied Techniques is the official publication of the International Society of Cardiovascular Ultrasound. Widely recognized for its comprehensive peer-reviewed articles, case studies, original research, and reviews by international authors. Echocardiography keeps its readership of echocardiographers, ultrasound specialists, and cardiologists well informed of the latest developments in the field.