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ArticleJACC. Case reports2025

Coronary Polyarteritis Nodosa: Clinical Dilemmas in Diagnosis and Management.

Batool Jamal AbuHalimeh, Stefan Sanger, Laszlo Gobolos, Raghad Abuhalimeh, Lina Abuhalimeh, Houssam Younes

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Batool Jamal AbuHalimehHeart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Electronic address: abuhalb2@clevelandclinicabudhabi.ae.
Stefan SangerHeart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Laszlo GobolosHeart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Raghad AbuhalimehUniversity of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
Lina AbuhalimehUniversity of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
Houssam YounesHeart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

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Abstract

clinical conditionsA 43-year-old woman presented with multiple coronary vascular wall irregularities, triple-vessel segmental stenosis, coronary aneurysmal dilatation, and coronary collateral arteries. She was diagnosed with polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) with coronary involvement. KEY QUESTIONS: What is the approach of management for coronary PAN? What role does a multidisciplinary approach play in optimizing the management and outcomes of patients with coronary PAN? OUTCOMES: The patient was treated with aggressive immunotherapy, including high-dose corticosteroids, mycophenolate, and later rituximab, to control inflammation and prevent vascular damage. Antithrombotic therapy (clopidogrel and rivaroxaban) and cardiovascular risk factor management (statins, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, and smoking cessation) were initiated. Although coronary artery bypass graft was considered because of triple-vessel disease, it was deferred as the patient remained stable. Regular follow-up demonstrated symptomatic improvement. TAKE-HOME MESSAGES: Coronary PAN requires a multidisciplinary approach for diagnosis and management. Medical therapy often takes precedence, with surgical interventions reserved for selected cases.

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coronary polyarteritis nodosapolyarteritis nodosavasculitis

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