Ectasia of coronary arteries. Review of the literature. Apropos of 5 cases .

The authors present 5 cases of coronary artery ectasia discovered on coronary angiography and review the literature on the subject. The aetiology of these coronary aneurysms is discussed: coronary atherosclerosis seems to be the most common cause of this condition which some authors consider to be a variant of coronary atheroma. The therapeutic management is controversial. The indications for surgery are rare and should be carefully considered. Long term anticoagulant therapy, however, appears to be essential.