Anomalous origin of the right coronary artery
Muhammad K Malik1, Ramya Suryadevara2, Muhammad F Malik2
1Division of Internal Medicine, Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL, 60153 USA.
Insights
Coronary artery anomalies, rare congenital variations, can cause serious symptoms. This case highlights a unique anomalous right coronary artery originating from the ascending aorta, diagnosed via coronary CT angiography.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Radiology
- Congenital Heart Disease
Background:
- Coronary artery anomalies are congenital variations affecting coronary artery anatomy.
- These anomalies occur in less than 1% of the population.
- Clinical presentations range from asymptomatic to severe events like sudden cardiac death.
Abstract:
Coronary artery anomalies are congenital variations of the origin(s), course(s), and terminations(s) of the 3 main epicardial coronary arteries that make up less than 1% of cases. Clinically, coronary artery anomalies can be asymptomatic or present with dyspnea, chest pain, and even sudden cardiac death. In this report, we discuss the case of a patient who was found to have a rare presentation of an anomalous right coronary artery originating from the anterior ascending aorta 20.9 mm above the sino-tubular junction that was discovered on coronary CT angiography.
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