Major coronary anomalies in childhood

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Analysis of Coronary Vessels in Cleared Embryonic Hearts
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Analysis of Coronary Vessels in Cleared Embryonic Hearts

Published on: December 7, 2016

Daniël De Wolf1, Tom Vercruysse, Bert Suys

  • 1Department of Paediatric Cardiology, Ghent University Hospital, De Pintelaan 185, 9000 Gent, Belgium. daniel.dewolf@rug.ac.be

European Journal of Pediatrics
|November 26, 2002
PubMed

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Rare coronary artery anomalies in children, including ALCAPA, fistulas, and stenosis, can be accurately diagnosed using various methods. Prompt treatment for these conditions leads to favorable outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • Cardiovascular Imaging

Background:

  • Major coronary artery anomalies are infrequent in pediatric populations.
  • Understanding diagnostic features and therapeutic strategies is crucial for managing these rare conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate historical, diagnostic, and therapeutic aspects of three coronary artery anomalies in children.
  • Focus on abnormal origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA), coronary fistula, and coronary stenosis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 33 pediatric cases with coronary artery anomalies.
  • Analysis included patient history, physical examination, ECG, X-ray, echocardiography, and angiography.
  • Therapeutic options and patient outcomes were systematically assessed.

Main Results:

  • ALCAPA cases exhibited characteristic echocardiographic findings.
  • Coronary artery fistulas were identified by murmurs and echocardiographic dilatations.
  • Coronary stenosis diagnosis was suggested by specific clinical presentations.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate diagnosis of rare pediatric coronary artery anomalies is achievable.
  • Early intervention and appropriate therapy are associated with good prognoses.
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