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[Anomalous left coronary artery originating from the pulmonary artery in infants]
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Surgical treatment for anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery in infants successfully restored coronary perfusion. All patients survived and showed improved cardiac health two years post-operation.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Cardiac Surgery
Background:
- Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a rare congenital heart defect.
- ALCAPA can lead to myocardial infarction and heart failure in infants.
- Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for survival.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report on the surgical treatment of ALCAPA with myocardial infarction in infants.
- To evaluate the outcomes of surgical intervention for ALCAPA.
- To assess the long-term health and cardiac function of patients post-surgery.
Main Methods:
- Surgical correction involving double ligation of the anomalous left coronary artery originating from the pulmonary artery.
- Case series of 5 infants (2, 3, 6, 8, and 30 months old) with ALCAPA and myocardial infarction.
- Post-operative follow-up including clinical assessment and electrocardiography.
Main Results:
- All 5 infants survived the surgical procedure.
- Two years post-operation, all patients were in good health without symptoms.
- Electrocardiographic signs of anterolateral myocardial ischemia significantly decreased.
Conclusions:
- Surgical treatment for ALCAPA with myocardial infarction is effective in infants.
- Double ligation of the anomalous coronary artery provides a viable treatment option.
- Long-term outcomes are favorable, with improved cardiac function and patient well-being.
Abstract:
The authors report on examples of surgical treatment of the left coronary artery originating from the pulmonary artery with myocardial infarction to be found in 4 infants and one suckling at the age of 2, 3, 6, 8, and 30 months. The anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery was double ligated. All children survived the operation and two years after the operation they were in good health and without complaints. Electrocardiographic signs of anterolateral ischaemia of the myocardium have decreased.