Anomalous origin of right coronary artery originating from the proximal part of the left anterior descending artery via a collateral

South Med J. 2009 Oct;102(10):1075-7. doi: 10.1097/SMJ.0b013e3181b612a4.

Abstract

The incidence of anomalous coronary artery is approximatly 1% in patients who undergo coronary angiography. These anomalies, together with congenital heart disease, may cause myocardial ischemia, decreased life expectancy and sudden death. The case of a patient with a rare anomalous right coronary artery (RCA) from the very proximal part of the left anterior descending (LAD) artery via a collateral, aberrant vessel is described.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Collateral Circulation
  • Coronary Angiography*
  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Humans