A Very Rare Case of an Anomalous Right Coronary Artery Originating From the Proximal Aortic Arch
2024
A Rare Case of Anomalous Right Coronary Artery from the Aortic Arch
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Toufayli Houssein Y, El Hachem Georges, Salengro Emmanuel
Primary Institution: Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Villeneuve-Saint-Georges, Paris, FRA
Conclusion
The case highlights the importance of advanced imaging techniques in diagnosing a rare coronary anomaly.
Supporting Evidence
- The anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery is a rare congenital condition with a prevalence of 0.1% to 0.3%.
- Most cases are asymptomatic or found incidentally during imaging.
- The case presented is unusual as the right coronary artery originates from the ascending aorta above the sinotubular junction.
- Multimodal imaging was essential for diagnosing and characterizing the anomaly.
Takeaway
This study talks about a 63-year-old man who had a rare heart condition where a coronary artery started in an unusual place, and doctors used special imaging to find it.
Methodology
The patient underwent various imaging techniques including coronary angiography and computed tomography angiography to diagnose the anomaly.
Participant Demographics
63-year-old male with a history of heavy smoking, hypertension, and dyslipidemia.
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