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Anomalous coronary artery origin and bicuspid aortic valve
Vascular Surgery
|March 1, 1975
Summary
This study highlights a rare case of anomalous right coronary artery origin from the left aortic sinus in a patient with a bicuspid aortic valve, leading to myocardial ischemia without significant coronary artery disease.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Cardiac Surgery
Background:
- Bicuspid aortic valves are associated with various congenital heart defects.
- Anomalous coronary artery origins are rare but can cause significant cardiac events.
- The combined occurrence of these two conditions is infrequently reported.