Inferior wall myocardial infarction caused by anomalous right coronary artery

A 50-year-old man without previous coronary disease presented with an inferior myocardial infarction following exercise. He was initially treated with thrombolytic therapy and nitroglycerin. Subsequent coronary angiography and cardiac computed tomography demonstrated an anomalous right coronary artery originating from the left coronary sinus and passing between the aorta and main pulmonary artery. The coronary arteries were otherwise patent. The patient later underwent transaortic unroofing of the anomalous right coronary artery and was discharged in good condition.     

Percutaneous coronary intervention with anomalous origin of right coronary artery: case reports and literature review

Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in an anomalous right coronary artery (RCA) can be technically difficult because selective cannulation of the vessel may not be easy. We thereby present two cases with unstable angina pectoris of anomalous originated RCA. The PCI were successfully performed in two patients with a special guiding wire manipulating skill which we called “gone with the flow” com-bined with balloon anchoring technology, providing excellent angiographic visualization and sound guide support for stent delivery throughout the procedure without severe cardiovascular adverse effects. Our primary data suggested that PCI for geriatric patients with an anomalous origin of RCA accompanied by severe atherosclerotic lesions might also be a safe, available, and feasible strategy.     

左冠状动脉异常起源于肺动脉的超声心动图诊断价值

目的:探讨左冠状动脉异常起源于肺动脉(ALCAPA)的超声心动图诊断价值。方法:以CTA和手术证实的16例ALCAPA患儿为研究对象,回顾分析其超声心动图表现特征。结果:16例中,超声首诊11例,误诊5例,5例均误诊为心内膜弹力纤维增生症(EFE),复诊检出3例,余2例最后经CTA检出,超声首诊正确率69%。其主要超声表现为:左冠状动脉主干异常开口于肺动脉;右冠状动脉扩张;左心室扩大;心内膜、二尖瓣腱索及乳头肌及回声增强。彩色多普勒显示左冠状动脉内血流为逆向灌注,肺动脉内舒张期见异常血流进入;室间隔可见异常交通循环血流信号。结论:ALCAPA具有特征性超声心动图表现,超声是早期诊断的重要手段。     

A case of anomalous origin of the right coronary artery from the left sinus of Valsalva exhibiting the Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome

A 56-year-old male with the Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome wassuspected of having suffered a myocardial infarction followingattacks of chest pain. Serial measurements of serum creatinephosphokinase and the electrocardiographic findings after ajmalineloading virtually excluded the possibility of myocardial infarction.Paroxysmal tachycardia was not noted on 24 Holler electrocardiographicmonitoring. Both the left and right coronary arteries were foundby selective coronary angiography to originate from the leftsinus of Valsalva, but neither of the arteries showed organicstenoses. However, myocardial²⁰¹ Tl scintigraphy after exerciseindicated poor uptake in the high anterolateral wall, and atthe apex and septum near the anterior wall, which suggestedthe absence ofischaemia in the area supplied by the right coronaryartery. We speculate that a left coronary artery steal phenomenonwas the cause of the ischaemia after exercise in this patient.     

Coronary angioplasty of anomalous right coronary arteries

We report 2 cases of successful angioplasty of anomalous right coronary arteries originating above the sinotubular line at the junction of the right and left sinus of Valsalva. The use of Amplatz left guiding catheters provided optimal support for performing angioplasty. © 1993 Wiley-Liss, Inc.     

Coronary intervention in anomalous origin of the right coronary artery (ARCA) from the left sinus of valsalva (LSOV): A single center experience

Objective

To assess the technical challenges in percutaneous coronary intervention of Anomalous right coronary artery arising from the left sinus of valsalva.

Methods

Between year 2008 and 2012, a total of 17 patients underwent PCI for an angiographically significant lesion in the right coronary artery of an anomalous origin in the LSOV. Their procedure details such as usage of catheters, radiation time, amount of contrast used were assessed.

Results

A total of 17 patients with anomalous right coronary artery underwent PCI during the above mentioned period. 8 patients had type A origin, 3 had type B origin and the remaining 6 had type C origin. Type A origin RCA were successfully cannulated in 6 patients with Judkins left 5.0 and in 2 patients using Judkins left 4.0. Extra back up (EBU) 3.5 were doing well in 2 patients of Type B origin and the remaining one patient was successfully cannulated using Judkins left 4.0. In type C origin 4 patients had successful cannulation with Amplatz Left 1.0, 1 patient with Amplatz Left 2.0 and 1 patient with Judkins left 4.0. The mean fluoroscopic time was 20.7 min and amount of contrast used was 210 ml.

Conclusion

PCI of anomalous RCA origin from LSOV requires appropriate guide catheter selection according to the anatomy of origin for successful cannulation and to reduce the contrast usage and radiation exposure.     

Primary percutaneous coronary intervention of an anomalous right coronary artery originating from the left sinus of valsalva

The presence of an anomalous origin of a coronary artery as the infarct related vessel during primary percutaneous coronary intervention for acute ST elevation myocardial infarction is rare and may present a technical challenge. We reported on a primary coronary percutaneous intervention performed in a right coronary artery originating from the left coronary sinus. The technical tips and tricks of treating congenital coronary anomalies are reviewed.     

Rotastenting in an anomalously arising right coronary artery after an ugly dissection

Rotational atherectomy is contraindicated in dissected coronary arteries since it can lead to progression of the dissection or perforation. In our case, the right coronary artery (RCA) arose anomalously from the left coronary sinus. The lesion in the RCA was an undilatable calcified one. There was a dissection in the RCA due to high pressure balloon dilatation. Since the patient was hemodynamically unstable and there were no options besides rotablation, we proceeded with caution. Rotablation and stenting were successfully done. Our case report highlights the importance of the need for good guide catheter support even in the presence of anomalously arising arteries and the rotablation option for unyielding calcified coronary lesions, even in the setting of a dissection.     

Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the right pulmonary artery: Report of a case

Summary A 1-year-old boy was referred to our hospital for further investigation of mitral regurgitation. Color-Doppler echocardiography revealed the site of the anomalous origin of the left coronary artery which was confirmed by a cineangiographic study. This case is interesting for several reasons: the first is that the anomalous left coronary artery originated from the right pulmonary artery; the second is that two-dimensional echocardiographic findings can be misleading, i.e., a vessel-like structure which seemed to be the left coronary artery arising normally from the aorta was visualized; and the last is that a two-dimensional color-Doppler echocardiogram was useful in the diagnosis of the anomalous origin of the left coronary artery. The patient underwent implantation of the anomalous left coronary artery as well as Kay's plasty of the mitral valve, and has been doing well since then.     

Intra-atrial course of right coronary artery: A case report

BACKGROUNDIntra-atrial right coronary artery (RCA) is a rare and generally asymptomatic anomaly of development of the coronary arteries. This malformation could potentially expose the patient to a catastrophic outcome in the case of injury during interventional or surgical procedures. Currently, only a few case reports and no systematic reviews are available in the literature.CASE SUMMARYWe report the case of a 54-year-old man with atypical chest pain who underwent multi-detector computed tomography angiography (MDCTA). The exam revealed no significant coronary artery stenoses; however, an intra-atrial course of mid RCA was evident. Medical therapy was administered, and the patient was discharged to home without undergoing a conventional angiography. Previously reported autoptic and clinical cases were retrieved from the PubMed literature database to compare the clinicopathological features of this case.CONCLUSIONMDCTA depicted the abnormal course of the coronary artery in this patient as an intra-atrial course of the mid RCA. Finding this abnormality was crucial to avoid an inadvertent injury during interventional or surgical procedures.     

Single coronary artery from the right aortic sinus of Valsalva with anomalous prepulmonic course of the left coronary artery

Cardiac computed tomography allows for improved, noninvasive and accurate visualization of coronary artery anomalies. The case of a single coronary artery with origin from a single ostium in the right sinus of Valsalva with an anomalous course of the left coronary artery anterior to the pulmonary trunk is presented. The unusual distal reconstitution of a normal anatomical course at the junction of the mid and distal left anterior descending artery with occlusion of the proximal circumflex artery has not, to the authors’ knowledge, been previously described.     

Myocardial perfusion after aortic implantation for anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery

Postoperative myocardial perfusion and function were evaluated using thallium-201 myocardial imaging and technetium-99m cardiac pool imaging in five patients with an anomalous left coronary artery arising from the pulmonary artery. The patients underwent reimplantation of the left coronary artery at an age ranging from 10 months to 13 years. Postoperative electrocardiographic and radionuclide studies were performed both at rest and during stress 1 to 4 years after the operation. Electrocardiograms which were abnormal preoperatively returned to normal after surgery except that the T wave in lead aVL remained negative. Postoperatively, left ventricular ejection fraction measured by technetium-99m cardiac pool imaging was normal in all patients. Postoperative thallium-201 myocardial imaging, however, showed a perfusion defect with incomplete redistribution at the high-lateral or antero-lateral segment in all patients after a stress test. These data suggest that although myocardial ischaemic change decreases and global cardiac function improves after establishment of a dual coronary artery system, severe myocardial damage remains at the high-lateral or antero-lateral segment.     

Judkins Left指引导管在起源异常的右冠状动脉经桡动脉行经皮冠状动脉介入治疗中的应用

目的评价Judkins Left系列指引导管在起源于左冠状窦的右冠状动脉经桡动脉行经皮冠状动脉介入治疗（PCI）中应用的安全性和有效性。方法 11例患者起源于左冠状窦的右冠状动脉存在狭窄或闭塞病变,均采用右侧桡动脉穿刺,选择JL 3.5或JL 4.0指引导管行右冠状动脉PCI,根据病变情况必要时应用双导丝技术或5进6子母导管技术增加指引导管同轴性和支撑力。慢性闭塞病变常规应用微导管增加指引导丝支撑力,以便于更换导丝。观察手术成功率、并发症和近期随访结果。结果 11例患者中,3例为右冠状动脉慢性闭塞病变,8例为严重狭窄病变,同时合并左冠状动脉病变。所有患者均使用Judkins Left系列指引导管经桡动脉成功完成右冠状动脉PCI,7例应用JL 3.5指引导管,4例应用JL 4.0指引导管。2例在Judkins Left系列指引导管基础上应用5进6子母导管,其中包括1例右冠状动脉慢性闭塞病变;4例应用双导丝技术增加支撑力。3例慢性闭塞病变在微导管支持下均成功行PCI,其中1例先应用双导丝技术、后5进6子母导管增强支撑力。所有患者均成功置入药物洗脱支架,共置入支架19枚,每例右冠状动脉置入支架1~3（1.7±0.7）枚,置入支架长度为18~99（44.1±23.8）mm。术中所有患者均未出现冠状动脉穿孔、栓塞或夹层等并发症,手术成功率100%。住院期间无心脏压塞及支架血栓等并发症。术后临床随访6~12个月,无死亡及心肌梗死等不良心血管事件发生。结论对于右冠状动脉起源于左冠状窦病变,经右侧桡动脉途径,可以选择Judkins Left系列指引导管行PCI,支撑力不够时,可辅以其他增加支撑力的技术,如微导管技术、双导丝技术、子母导管技术等完成手术操作。     

Aortopulmonary window with anomalous origin of the right coronary artery from the pulmonary artery: two cases highlighting the importance of complete pre-operative echocardiographic evaluation of the coronary arteries in all conotruncal anomalies.

This report describes two infants with an aortopulmonary window in association with anomalous origin of the right coronary artery from the pulmonary artery. In both cases the diagnosis was made pre-operatively by transthoracic echocardiography, with the initial clue being extensive collateral flow within the myocardium. In each case there was surgical confirmation of the echocardiographic findings. These two cases demonstrate that coronary artery evaluation should be an integral part of every new echocardiographic evaluation, particularly in the setting of conotruncal anomalies.     

Primary percutaneous coronary intervention of an anomalous right coronary artery arising from the left coronary cusp using an undersized Judkins catheter: A case report

Occlusion of an anomalous right coronary artery arising from the left coronary cusp is a rare cause of acute inferior wall myocardial infarction. The case of a 66-year-old man who presented with an acute inferior wall myocardial infarction from occlusion of an anomalous right coronary artery arising from the left coronary cusp is described. An undersized Judkins left guide catheter was successfully used to perform primary percutaneous coronary intervention for this anomaly. Computed tomographic angiography was subsequently used to characterize the origin and anatomical course of the anomalous right coronary artery and assess coronary stent patency.     

手术矫治右肺动脉起源于升主动脉的临床分析

目的:探讨一期手术矫治右侧肺动脉起源于升主动脉的手术指征、方法,并对2005年前后手术效果进行比较。方法:1993年1月至2011年7月,一期矫治右侧肺动脉起源于升主动脉15例,年龄5个月～14岁,中位数年龄3.0(2.0,7.3)岁,体质量5～37 kg,中位数体质量11.5(9.5,21.8)kg,2005年前8例,2005年后7例。术前均行超声心动图检查,2005年前漏诊3例。全组合并动脉导管未闭10例,室间隔缺损3例,主肺动脉间隔缺损2例。全部手术在静吸复合麻醉体外循环下完成根治手术。2005年前在深低温低流量下人工材料连接6例,其中同种异体血管5例,Gore-Tex血管1例,自体肺动脉直接连接2例;2005年后在中低温常流量下自体肺动脉直接连接7例,同期矫治心脏合并畸形。结果:手术死亡2例,均在2005年前死于术后肺部感染所致败血症。均在2005年前,2005年后无死亡。2005年后体外循环转机、阻断时间,术后呼吸机使用、ICU停留及住院时间明显缩短。全组随访6～37个月,1例2005年前行Gore-Tex人工血管连接者右肺动脉流速240 cm/s,压差23 mmHg(1 mmHg=0.133 kPa),余无狭窄。结论:右肺动脉起源升主动脉手术效果良好;中低温常流量自体肺动脉直接连接术后效果明显改善;术后肺部感染为常见并发症;     

Migrating type a intramural hematoma after repair of an anomalous right coronary artery aortocoronary dissection with a covered stent

Iatrogenic aortocoronary dissection is a rare and potentially life‐threatening complication of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Prompt coronary stenting can stop progression and avoid the need for surgical intervention. Herein, we describe a case of migrating aortic intramural hematoma (IMH) after repair of an anomalous right coronary artery aortocoronary dissection with a covered stent. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.     

Magnetic resonance imaging of an anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery

This report describes a 34-year-old woman with an anomalousorigin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery.The angiographic pattern was clearly demonstrated by magneticresonance imaging (MRI) performed before surgery. This casesuggests thst MRI could play an important role in the pre-operativeassessment of coronary anomalies.     

Coinciding anomalous coronary artery and papillary fibroelastoma

The primary cardiac tumors are extremely rare tumors that arise from the normal cardiac tissues. There are benign variants (mostly myxoma) and malignant tumors. Fibroelastoma (FE) is the most common primary tumor, of which myxoma is the most common subtype followed by papillary fibroelastomas (PFE). They account for the majority of primary heart valvular tumors that mainly involve the left (mitral and aortic) valves, and only few cases reported pulmonary valve PFE [1]. We present a case of 61 year old female who had incidental pulmonary valve papillary fibroelastoma finding on echo along with anomalous coronary arteries.     

Diagnostic value of parasternal pulmonary artery short-axis view for the anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery

ObjectiveTo evaluate the diagnostic value of parasternal pulmonary artery (PA) short-axis view for the anomalous origin of left coronary artery (LCA) from the pulmonary artery by echocardiography.MethodsA total of 13 patients (3 boys) aged from 2 months to 12 years were enrolled. Transthoracic echocardiography, including cross-sectional imaging and color Doppler flow imaging, were performed, and their diagnoses were confirmed by operation.ResultsAmong the 13 patients, 7 had LCA originated from the left posterior wall of PA, 2 from the posterior wall, and 4 from the right posterior wall. The PA short-axis view could visualize the anomalous origin of the LCA from left posterior or posterior wall of PA clearly. The LCA and aortic wall were overlapping at 3–4 o’clock at PA short-axis view in the patients with LCA originating from the right posterior wall of PA. It was similar with the image of the LCA originating from the aorta. But the blood flow was opposite to that of LCA with normal origin.ConclusionsThe parasternal PA short-axis view is a good view to visualize the anomalous origin of the LCA.