Coronary artery fistula.
Yash Pradeep Vaidya1, Gary Randall Green2
1Department of Surgery, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York.
Journal of Cardiac Surgery
|September 27, 2019
Summary
Coronary artery fistula, a rare condition causing myocardial ischemia, has advanced diagnostic and management options. This review covers surgical and minimally-invasive techniques for treating these abnormal coronary artery connections.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Interventional Cardiology
Background:
- Coronary artery fistula is a rare anomaly involving abnormal connections between coronary arteries and cardiac chambers/vessels.
- This condition can lead to coronary steal phenomenon and myocardial ischemia.
- Diagnostic modalities for coronary artery fistula are continuously advancing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the current approach to managing coronary artery fistula.
- To review established and emerging treatment strategies.
Main Methods:
- This study is a comprehensive review of existing literature.
- The review focuses on management strategies for coronary artery fistula.
Main Results:
- Various surgical options for treating coronary artery fistulas are discussed, including techniques for specific fistula types.
- Minimally-invasive options and trans-catheter closure methods are also detailed.
Conclusions:
- The review highlights the diverse treatment modalities available for coronary artery fistula.
- Indications for surgical, minimally-invasive, and trans-catheter closure are presented.
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