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The Winding Road to Dyspnea: A Case Report of an Unusual Presentation of Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Background and Clinical Significance: Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a rare congenital anomaly. Such patients are unlikely to survive adulthood without a major surgical correction. Case Presentation: We report a 30-year-old female with a lifelong murmur who presented to the sports cardiology clinic with progressively reduced exercise tolerance. She was eventually diagnosed with ALCAPA and underwent successful Takeuchi repair. Conclusions: Surgical correction is strongly recommended upon diagnosis to mitigate the associated risks and improve the prognosis for affected individuals.

Source: Reports — Medical Cases Images and Videos

DOI: 10.3390/reports7040114

Authors: Allen Fooks, Ranvir Bhatia, Sanjay Sivalokanathan, Neel P Chokshi

Institutions: Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania

Language: English

Topic: Coronary Artery Anomalies

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,591