A Spitting-Cobra-Like Coronary-Pulmonary Artery Fistula in a Patient With Angina

A 78-year-old woman with a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and asthma was referred to her cardiologist for chest pain and dyspnea on exertion. After performing stress echocardiography, it was determined that closure of the fistula with coils was indicated. This case highlights that coronary...

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Published in:The Journal of invasive cardiology 2022-08, Vol.34 (8), p.E642
Main Authors: Jimeno Sánchez, Javier, Alonso-Ventura, Vanesa, Sánchez-Rubio Lezcano, Juan, Osuna, Gabriel Galache
Format: Article
Language:English
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Angina Pectoris - diagnosis
Angina Pectoris - etiology
Animals
Arterio-Arterial Fistula - complications
Arterio-Arterial Fistula - diagnosis
Arterio-Arterial Fistula - surgery
Coronary Angiography
Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary Vessel Anomalies
Elapidae
Female
Fistula
Humans
Pulmonary Artery - diagnostic imaging
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Summary:A 78-year-old woman with a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and asthma was referred to her cardiologist for chest pain and dyspnea on exertion. After performing stress echocardiography, it was determined that closure of the fistula with coils was indicated. This case highlights that coronary fistula could be an unusual entity of angina, clinically improving after the occlusion procedure.
ISSN:1557-2501
1557-2501
DOI:10.25270/jic/22.00043