Dual Coronary-Pulmonary Artery Fistula in a Patient with Severe Bicuspid Aortic Valve Stenosis

A 62-year-old male presented to the emergency department with acute viral bronchitis and worsening of his chronic dyspnea on exertion. Incidentally, a murmur was detected on physical examination. Extensive work-up, including coronary computed tomography angiography, revealed a rare combination and p...

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Published in:Methodist DeBakey cardiovascular journal 2023-04, Vol.19 (1), p.32-37
Main Authors: Bou Chaaya, Rody G, Sammour, Yasser, Thakkar, Samarthkumar, Jaradat, Ziad, Gill, William J, Batal, Omar
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aortic Valve - diagnostic imaging
Aortic Valve - surgery
Aortic Valve Stenosis - complications
Aortic Valve Stenosis - diagnostic imaging
Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease
Case Report
Constriction, Pathologic
Coronary Artery Disease
Fistula
Heart Defects, Congenital
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Pulmonary Artery - diagnostic imaging
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Summary:A 62-year-old male presented to the emergency department with acute viral bronchitis and worsening of his chronic dyspnea on exertion. Incidentally, a murmur was detected on physical examination. Extensive work-up, including coronary computed tomography angiography, revealed a rare combination and potential association between severe bicuspid aortic valve stenosis and coronary-pulmonary artery fistulas.
ISSN:1947-6108
1947-6094
1947-6108
DOI:10.14797/mdcvj.1187