Single coronary artery: spectrum of imaging findings with multidetector CT

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Congenital Heart Disease
• Medical Imaging

Background:

• Single coronary artery (SCA) is a rare congenital anomaly originating from the aorta, supplying the entire heart.
• It can be an isolated finding or associated with other cardiac anomalies.
• Recognition of SCA has increased due to advancements in imaging technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the classification of single coronary artery anomalies.
• To discuss the clinical significance of SCA.
• To illustrate SCA imaging findings using multidetector CT.

Main Methods:

• Review of existing literature on single coronary artery.
• Classification based on origin, branching pattern, and course.
• Analysis of multidetector CT imaging findings in diagnosed SCA cases.

Main Results:

• SCA is classified based on its anatomical characteristics.
• Diagnosis holds therapeutic implications, even when incidental.
• Multidetector CT is increasingly effective in identifying SCA.

Conclusions:

• Understanding SCA classification is essential for clinical management.
• Multidetector CT plays a vital role in diagnosing SCA.
• SCA diagnosis is important due to potential therapeutic interventions.