Operative approach for right coronary artery to coronary sinus fistula

Coronary artery fistula is a rare congenital heart disease that is defined as an abnormal connection between a coronary artery and a cardiac vessel or cardiac chamber. Most coronary artery fistulas involve the right coronary artery draining into the right-sided heart structures. We present a patient...

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Published in:Proceedings - Baylor University. Medical Center 2020-04, Vol.33 (2), p.276-277
Main Authors: Liu, Jonathan, Konda, Subbareddy
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cardiovascular disease
Case Studies
Congenital diseases
Heart surgery
Medical imaging
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Summary:Coronary artery fistula is a rare congenital heart disease that is defined as an abnormal connection between a coronary artery and a cardiac vessel or cardiac chamber. Most coronary artery fistulas involve the right coronary artery draining into the right-sided heart structures. We present a patient with right coronary artery to coronary sinus fistula diagnosed by coronary angiography. The surgical approach of retrograde cardioplegia and transatrial resection allowed for protection of the myocardium and definitive visualization and closure of the abnormal fistula.
ISSN:0899-8280
1525-3252
DOI:10.1080/08998280.2020.1727717