Anomalous origin of the septal perforating artery from the right sinus of Valsalva

The first septal perforating artery can anomalously originate from the aortic root. This finding is rare, benign and usually associated with other congenital coronary anomalies. We describe a patient with an isolated anomaly, a septal perforating artery which originated separately from the right sin...

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Published in:International journal of cardiology 2008, Vol.127 (3), p.e148-e149
Main Authors: Tejada, Julio G, Velazquez, Maria, Mora, Laura, Tascon, Juan
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:The first septal perforating artery can anomalously originate from the aortic root. This finding is rare, benign and usually associated with other congenital coronary anomalies. We describe a patient with an isolated anomaly, a septal perforating artery which originated separately from the right sinus of Valsalva.
ISSN:1874-1754