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Aortic septal defect and coronary-systemic micro-fistulae
Acta Cardiologica
|January 1, 1975
Summary
A man with a childhood aortic septal defect developed coronary artery micro-fistulae later in life. These fistulae may explain abnormal ventricular repolarization, impacting cardiac health.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Vascular Medicine
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- A 32-year-old male presented with a history of aortic septal defect and severe pulmonary hypertension diagnosed at age 11.
- Initial surgical repair resulted in a continuous murmur and arteriovenous shunt, with significant reduction in pulmonary hypertension.