A Cadaveric Case Report of a Double Right Coronary Artery and Its Clinical Implications

Axel B Lichtenberg1, Kamal A Abouzaid1, Ahmad Y Karim1

  • 1Department of Anatomical Sciences, William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Hattiesburg, USA.

Cureus
|December 11, 2023
PubMed

Insights

This case report details a rare coronary artery variation where a right coronary artery and an accessory coronary artery originate from a single aortic sinus ostium. Understanding such anomalies is crucial for clinical procedures.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Anatomy
  • Embryology
  • Medical Case Reports

Background:

  • Coronary artery anomalies are uncommon but clinically significant.
  • A double right coronary artery is an exceptionally rare variation.

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