Coronary artery fistula between the left anterior descending artery and pulmonary artery. Issue 1 (2nd January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Al-Douri, Abdul; Cedars, Ari; Tran, Dat
• Is Part Of: Proceedings. Volume 31:Issue 1(2018)
• Page Start: 64
• Page End: 66
• Publication Date: 2018-01-02
• Subjects: Congenital heart disease -- coronary artery anomaly -- coronary artery fistula -- pulmonary artery; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine; Medicine -- Periodicals; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.005
• DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2017.1401380
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0899-8280

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Coronary artery fistula is a rare anomalous connection between a coronary artery and a cardiac chamber or major vessel. Here we present the case of a 36-year-old woman who presented with sharp, substernal chest pain, dyspnea, and dizziness. A fistula between her left anterior descending artery and pulmonary trunk was found. Herein, we describe our approach and review the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment options.