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Double right coronary artery with atherosclerosis: a rare coronary artery anomaly
Timur Timurkaynak1, Haci Ciftci, Atiye Cengel
1Gazi University Medical School, Department of Cardiology, Besevler, 06500, Ankara, Turkey. ttimurkaynak@superonline.com
The Journal of Invasive Cardiology
|June 4, 2002
Insights
A rare double right coronary artery anomaly was incidentally found in a patient with atherosclerosis in both vessels. This case highlights the importance of recognizing coronary artery anomalies and their potential complications.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Anatomical Variations
- Vascular Biology
Background:
- Coronary artery anomalies are uncommon congenital conditions affecting heart circulation.
- The double right coronary artery is an exceptionally rare variant.
Observation:
- A patient presented with an incidentally discovered double right coronary artery.
- Both anomalous right coronary arteries showed evidence of atherosclerotic lesions.
Findings:
- The presence of atherosclerosis in both branches of a double right coronary artery is a unique finding.
- This suggests that anomalous coronary anatomy may not confer protection against atherosclerotic disease.
Implications:
- Understanding coronary artery anomalies is crucial for accurate diagnosis and risk assessment.
- This case underscores the need for comprehensive evaluation of coronary vasculature, even in rare anatomical variations.
Abstract:
We report the case of a patient with double right coronary artery, a very rare anomaly discovered incidentally and having atherosclerotic lesions in both right coronary arteries.