Fatal Coronary Artery Anomaly Concealed in Young Athletes with Exertional Syncope

Background. Syncope is a common symptom in children, many of which are benign and do not require treatment. Anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery (AAOCA) is a rare congenital malformation but can be a risk for serious cardiovascular events, including sudden death as well as cardiogenic syncop...

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Main Authors: Toshinobu Ifuku, Keigo Nakatani, Kentaro Ueno, Naoto Yamashita, Yutaka Imoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2024-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Pediatrics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2024/6390066