Anomalous Left Coronary Artery From the Pulmonary Artery Presenting as Dilated Cardiomyopathy With Regional Wall Motion Abnormality on Point-of-Care Ultrasound. Issue 7 (July 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shaahinfar, Ashkon; Ghazi-Askar, Zahra M.; Siroker, Hannah; Nagdev, Arun
• Other Names: Deanehan J. Kate section editor.
• Is Part Of: Pediatric emergency care. Volume 35:Issue 7(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-07
• Subjects: ALCAPA -- focused cardiac ultrasound -- point-of-care ultrasound -- regional wall motion abnormality; Pediatric emergencies -- Periodicals; 618.92002505
• DOI: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000001741
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0749-5161

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery is a rare cause of dilated cardiomyopathy. We present the first reported case of anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery diagnosed by point-of-care ultrasound, leading to expedited management, stabilization, and eventual treatment. Abstract : Supplemental digital content is available in the text.