Improved visualisation of a coronary artery fistula by the "laid-back" aortogram. Issue 3 (September 1993)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hofbeck, M; Wild, F; Singer, H
• Is Part Of: Heart. Volume 70:Issue 3(1993)
• Page Start: 272
• Page End: 273
• Publication Date: 1993-09
• Subjects: Heart -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Cardiology -- Periodicals; 616.12
• DOI: 10.1136/hrt.70.3.272
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1355-6037

Abstract

Abstract : The preoperative assessment of patients with a coronary artery fistula requires exact angiographic evaluation of the coronary artery anatomy. A technique of transvenous balloon occlusion angiography of the aorta is described. This can be applied easily in infants with a persisting foramen ovale. Combination of this technique with the so-called "laid-back" aortogram gave excellent visualisation of a fistula between the right coronary artery and the right ventricle. This technique is a major improvement in the angiographic assessment of infants with coronary artery abnormalities and normal cardiac connections.