Anomalous Origin of Right Coronary Artery from the Left Anterior Descending Artery: A Case Report
Background and Aim: Anomalous origin of the right coronary artery from the left anterior descending artery is extremely rare. It is usually asymptomatic but can be associated with a risk of myocardial ischemia and sudden death. Case presentation: This paper presents the case of an elderly male with...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | fas |
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Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences
2022-10-01
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| Series: | مجله علمی دانشگاه علوم پزشکی کردستان |
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| Online Access: | http://sjku.muk.ac.ir/article-1-6817-en.html |
| Summary: | Background and Aim: Anomalous origin of the right coronary artery from the left anterior descending artery is extremely rare. It is usually asymptomatic but can be associated with a risk of myocardial ischemia and sudden death.
Case presentation: This paper presents the case of an elderly male with exertional dyspnea. He underwent diagnostic measures including coronary artery angiography which showed severe stenotic three-vessel disease and right coronary artery anomaly. He underwent coronary artery bypass grafting and discharge home in good condition.
Conclusion: Although the abnormal origin of the right coronary artery from the left anterior descending artery is a rare anomaly, due to causing chest pain and the possibility of sudden death, it is considered important. For a definite diagnosis of this anomaly coronary angiography is useful. |
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| ISSN: | 1560-652X 2345-4040 |