Anomalous Left Main Coronary Artery Arising from the Right Sinus of Valsalva in a Young Man Presenting with Recurrent Syncope and Myocardial Infarction.

Publication/Presentation Date

1-1-2018

Abstract

A 19-year-old man with the left main coronary artery (LMCA) arising from the right sinus of Valsalva presented with recurrent episodes of syncope and myocardial infarction (MI). Anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery (AAOCA) is an uncommon but extremely important differential diagnosis that should not be missed in patients presenting with syncope, MI, ventricular arrhythmias, or cardiac arrest. A definitive diagnosis with coronary angiography and prompt surgical intervention is imperative in such symptomatic patients.

Volume

2018

First Page

9805061

Last Page

9805061

ISSN

2090-6404

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

30155316

Department(s)

Department of Medicine, Cardiology Division

Document Type

Article

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