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Bilateral coronary arteriovenous fistula coexistent with atrial septal defect and pulmonary stenosis
1Department of Internal Medicine, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju, Korea.
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This case report details a rare instance of bilateral coronary arteriovenous fistula, an uncommon anomaly affecting coronary perfusion. The patient also presented with coexisting atrial septal defect and pulmonic stenosis.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Anatomical Anomalies
Background:
- Coronary arteriovenous fistula is an abnormal connection between a coronary artery and a heart chamber or major vessel.
- It is the most frequent anomaly impacting coronary blood flow.
- Bilateral coronary arteriovenous fistulas are an uncommon presentation of this condition.
Abstract:
A coronary arteriovenous fistula consists of a communication between a coronary artery and a cardiac chamber, a great artery or the vena cava. It is the most common anomaly that can affect coronary perfusion. Bilateral involvement of coronary fistula, however, constitutes an uncommon subgroup of coronary arteriovenous fistulas. We report a case which shows a rare occurrence of bilateral coronary arteriovenous fistula coexistent with atrial septal defect and pulmonic stenosis.