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Multimodal Imaging to Detect Rare Coronary Artery Fistula Drainage
Nancy N Suarez-Lara1, Regina De la Mora-Cervantes2, David J Sanchez-Amaya1
1Echocardiography Department, National Institute of Cardiology Ignacio Chavez, Mexico City, Mexico.
A rare coronary artery fistula from a dilated left main coronary artery was identified, draining into the left atrial appendage. Multimodal imaging was crucial for diagnosing this unusual cardiac anomaly.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Medical Imaging
- Anatomical Variations
Background:
- Coronary artery fistulas are abnormal connections between a coronary artery and a heart chamber or major vessel.
- Dilated left main coronary artery is an uncommon finding, and its association with fistulas is rare.
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