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Single coronary artery originating above the left sinus of Valsalva
R Ilia1, J M Weinstein, A Battler
1Cardiology Division, Soroka Medical Center, Beer Sheva, Israel.
International Journal of Cardiology
|January 27, 1995
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This study details a rare single coronary artery originating above the left sinus of Valsalva, supplying the entire heart. This coronary artery variant is an unusual finding in cardiac anatomy.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Human Anatomy
Background:
- Coronary artery anatomy is crucial for cardiac function.
- Variations in coronary artery origins can impact myocardial perfusion.
Observation:
- A patient presented with a unique coronary artery anomaly.
- The heart was supplied solely by one coronary artery.
Findings:
- The single coronary artery originated above the left sinus of Valsalva.
- This represents an unusual anatomic variant of coronary circulation.
Implications:
- Understanding rare coronary anomalies is vital for accurate diagnosis.
- Knowledge of such variants aids in surgical planning and risk assessment.
Abstract:
We describe a patient with an unusual coronary anatomic variant in which the heart was supplied by a single coronary artery arising above the left sinus of Valsalva.