Anomalous Right Coronary Artery: Culprit or Innocent Bystander?
Cooper B Kersey1, Shakirat Oyetunji2, Creighton W Don1
1Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.
Case Reports in Cardiology
|January 13, 2025
Summary
An anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery, a rare defect, was detected in a patient with myocardial infarction and severe aortic stenosis. Management prioritized aortic valve replacement before addressing the coronary anomaly.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Cardiac Imaging
Background:
- Anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery (AAOCA) is a rare congenital heart defect.
- Increased use of cardiac CT and MRI enhances AAOCA detection.
- Intervention for AAOCA depends on symptoms, ischemia, and anatomy.
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