Isolated Congenital Coronary Ostial Stenosis in a Young Infant: A Case Report

Coronary ostial stenosis is a rare congenital cardiac anomaly, frequently associated with hypoplasia of the proximal coronary artery. This condition is potentially life-threatening, as it may present with myocardial ischemia and sudden death. We present a case of left coronary ostial stenosis in a 4...

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Published in:World journal for pediatric & congenital heart surgery 2020-09, Vol.11 (5), p.649-651
Main Authors: Miette, Ambra, Nuri, Halkawt Ali, Pomé, Giuseppe, Marasini, Maurizio, Santini, Francesco
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary - methods
Coronary Angiography
Coronary Stenosis - diagnosis
Coronary Stenosis - surgery
Coronary Vessels - diagnostic imaging
Coronary Vessels - surgery
Humans
Infant
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Summary:Coronary ostial stenosis is a rare congenital cardiac anomaly, frequently associated with hypoplasia of the proximal coronary artery. This condition is potentially life-threatening, as it may present with myocardial ischemia and sudden death. We present a case of left coronary ostial stenosis in a 48-day-old infant symptomatic for sudden cardiac arrest, who successfully underwent surgical angioplasty. Any cardiac arrest in a neonate or young infant should raise suspicion of coronary ostial stenosis/atresia, considering the difficulty in diagnosing this congenital heart defect.
ISSN:2150-1351
2150-136X
DOI:10.1177/2150135120928994