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Congenital coronary arteriovenous fistula associated with dilated cardiomyopathy
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|March 1, 1987
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A rare case of heart failure in a 59-year-old woman revealed dilated cardiomyopathy and a bilateral coronary artery fistula to the pulmonary artery. This unusual combination of conditions appears to be coincidental.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Dilated cardiomyopathy is a significant cause of heart failure.
- Coronary artery fistulas are abnormal connections between coronary arteries and cardiac chambers or great vessels.
- The coexistence of these two conditions is exceptionally rare.
Abstract:
A 59-year-old housewife with heart failure was found to have dilated cardiomyopathy associated with bilateral coronary artery fistula to the pulmonary artery. Coexistence of coronary arteriovenous fistula and dilated cardiomyopathy has not been reported and seems to be a casual association.