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Computed tomography coronary angiography diagnosis of single right coronary artery with congenital absence of left coronary artery system equivalents

Authors :
Siddiqui Sm
Padma Kumar Ea
Kaza S
Kesava Rao Rc
Source :
Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging, Vol 26, Iss 02, Pp 198-200 (2016), The Indian Journal of Radiology & Imaging
Publication Year :
2016
Publisher :
Georg Thieme Verlag KG, 2016.

Abstract

The present case report is computed tomography (CT) coronary angiographic depiction of an exceedingly rare entity-single right coronary artery arising from the right sinus of Valsalva with the absence of equivalent left coronary artery system branches and associated mitral valve prolapse. Even though a statistical rarity, it is potentially fatal and can cause myocardial ischemia, sudden cardiac death, and warrants immediate clinical attention. Further, the report reveals the decisive role of CT coronary angiogram in the diagnosis of such rare entities, in contrast to catheter angiography, which may be inconclusive.

Details

ISSN :
19983808 and 09713026
Volume :
26
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....c3c501af0a94d86e45835bd4744e24ed
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/0971-3026.184406