Author:
Luo Hao,Kwaku Ofe Eugene,Lai Yinglong,Yue Rongchuan
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a rare congenital cardiac anomaly, mortality rates in infancy reach approximately 90%, with only a small number of patients surviving into adulthood, therefore, most of the literature reports mainly focus on infantile type.
Case presentation
A 55-year-old female was admitted due to persistent repeated chest pain experienced and had worsened for unknown reasons. Color doppler echocardiography, coronary computed tomographic angiography, and coronary angiography confirmed the diagnosis of ALCAPA and concurrent right coronary artery-right atrial fistula. The symptoms of chest pain exhibited notable improvement subsequent to corrective surgery for the anomalous origin of the coronary artery.
Conclusions
This report shows an unique case of ALCAPA in an adult patient, characterizing the condition’s combination with a right coronary-right atrial fistula, and it is prone to misdiagnosis and misdiagnosis. We aim to provide valuable insights for clinical diagnosis and treatment of ALCAPA.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
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