Coronary Fistula-Induced Ventricular Tachycardia From Thrombotic Cyst Compression: A Case Report
Xuelin Lu1, Xiaoqin Duan2, Zuoan Qin3
1Department of Pathology, Changde Hospital, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University (The First People's Hospital of Changde City), Changde, China.
Coronary artery fistula (CAF) with thrombotic cysts can cause persistent ventricular tachycardia (VT) due to myocardial fibrosis. Anatomical intervention alone may not resolve VT, as indicated by ECG markers of irreversible damage.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiac Surgery
- Electrophysiology
Background:
- Coronary artery fistula (CAF) is a rare condition.
- Thrombotic cyst formation complicating CAF can lead to ventricular tachycardia (VT).
- This complication involves myocardial ischemia and mechanical compression.
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