Large spontaneous coronary artery-to-right ventricular fistula

We report a case of the spontaneous formation of a left anterior descending artery to right ventricular fistula. The unprovoked appearance of this fistulous connection was clearly documented by serial angiography and confirmed during surgery.

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Published in:The Journal of invasive cardiology 2006-12, Vol.18 (12), p.E288-E291
Main Authors: Cabarrus, Brian, Khan, Nazim U, Shammas, Rony L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
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Coronary Angiography
Coronary Artery Bypass
Coronary Vessels - pathology
Coronary Vessels - surgery
Fistula - diagnostic imaging
Fistula - pathology
Fistula - surgery
Heart Ventricles - pathology
Humans
Male
Myocardium - pathology
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Summary:We report a case of the spontaneous formation of a left anterior descending artery to right ventricular fistula. The unprovoked appearance of this fistulous connection was clearly documented by serial angiography and confirmed during surgery.
ISSN:1557-2501