[3] Other modalities that can be used to diagnose a coronary artery aneurysm include echocardiography, magnetic resonance imaging and computerized tomography.
Although coronary angiography remains to be the gold standard, the invasive procedure comes with its associated risks, is more expensive than other modalities and the size of the aneurysm might be miscalculated if there is a thrombus in place.
[2] Treatment for coronary artery aneurysm include medical management, surgery and percutaneous intervention.
Underlying coronary artery risk factors should be addressed in patients with atherosclerosis and proper guideline-mediated medications should be started.
[2] In patients with Kawasaki disease prompt administration of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy should be given to prevent complication of coronary artery aneurysm.