Cardiac hemangioma presenting with angina pectoris.

Area of Science:

• Cardiovascular Medicine
• Cardiac Surgery
• Interventional Cardiology

Background:

• Cardiac hemangiomas are rare benign tumors.
• Coronary artery anomalies can lead to complex clinical presentations.
• Exertional chest pain and dyspnea are common symptoms requiring thorough investigation.

Observation:

• A 60-year-old female experienced a two-year history of exertional chest pain and progressive dyspnea.
• Diagnostic workup identified a cardiac hemangioma originating near the left anterior descending and circumflex coronary artery bifurcation.

Findings:

• Surgical resection of the cardiac hemangioma was performed.
• Complete resolution of the patient's exertional chest pain and dyspnea was achieved post-operatively.

Implications:

• This case highlights cardiac hemangioma as a potential cause of coronary steal syndrome.
• Surgical intervention can effectively treat symptomatic cardiac hemangiomas.
• Understanding rare cardiac tumors is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management of ischemic symptoms.