Multiple Micro Fistulas from Intermediate Coronary Artery to Left Ventricle: A Rare Anomaly
Abstract
A 75 year old female patient with chest pain was admitted to our clinic. The angiography showed
multiple coronary micro fistulas from left intermediate artery drained into left ventricle and critical coronary
stenoses. Contrast agent injected through left main coronary artery caused an interesting image mimicking
optimal ventriculography with normal ejection fraction. The patient has been followed up with health after
coronary artery bypass grafting operation with subsequent endocarditis prophylaxis and guideline directed
medical therapy. Coronary fistulas to left ventricle are rarely encountered than the others, and they should be
considered in terms of treatment if the fistulas cause functional disorder of the heart
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
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Journal Section
Case Report
Publication Date
December 30, 2015
Submission Date
May 26, 2015
Acceptance Date
July 4, 2015
Published in Issue
Year 2015 Volume: 12 Number: 3