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Coronary Artery Anomalies: A Computed Tomography Angiography Pictorial Review

Year: 2024

Type: review

Abstract: Coronary arteries have a wide range of anatomical variability, and their spectrum ranges from asymptomatic cases to those predisposed to hemodynamic compromise or even sudden cardiac death. This paper aims to review the classification of coronary artery anomalies (CAAs) and illustrate their imaging characteristics by highlighting the important role of CT coronary angiography. Some of the coronary anomalies usually met in current practice are the high origin coronary artery, multiple ostia, aberrant origin from the opposite/non-coronary Valsalva sinus, single coronary artery, ALCAPA syndrome, duplications of the left anterior descending artery, coronary fistulas, and extracardiac terminations. CT coronary angiography is a non-invasive diagnostic modality for CAAs. The complex anatomy of these anomalies can be accurately described by employing 3D reconstructions and post-processing techniques. Knowledge of the imaging characteristics and potential functional impact of these anomalies is essential for accurate diagnosis and therapeutic planning of patients.

Source: Journal of Clinical Medicine

DOI: 10.3390/jcm13133920

Authors: Radu Octavian Baz, Deria Refi, Cristian Scheau, Ilinca Savulescu-Fiedler, Radu Andrei Baz, Cosmin Niscoveanu

Institutions: Ovidius University, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Foisor” Clinical Hospital of Orthopaedics, Traumatology and Osteoarticular TB

Language: English

Topic: Coronary Artery Anomalies

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,955