| Literature DB >> 35693371 |
Dilpat Kumar1, Pramod Kumar Ponna2, Jose R Po3, Ryan Jamoua3, Jagadeesh K Kalavakunta3.
Abstract
We report a case of coronary artery fistula arising from the left main coronary artery in a 62-year-old patient presenting with atrial fibrillation. He underwent a transthoracic echocardiogram which suggested a possible coronary artery fistula. Cardiac computed tomographic angiography and cardiac catheterization confirmed the diagnosis. Coronary artery fistula originated from the left main coronary artery, which is rare and terminated in the coronary sinus. Multi-modality imaging helps to delineate anatomy and decide treatment options. Small asymptomatic fistulas do not require treatment, and large or symptomatic fistulas need closure. Our patient was asymptomatic, and we opted for conservative management with close outpatient echocardiographic monitoring.Entities:
Keywords: anatomical abnormality; coronary artery fistula (caf); left main coronary artery; percutaneous approach; rare clinical entity; surgical management
Year: 2022 PMID: 35693371 PMCID: PMC9172806 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.24824
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Cureus ISSN: 2168-8184