Anomalous origin of the right coronary artery from contralateral side: a series of 17 cases
Abstract
Objective: Anomalous origin of the right coronary artery (RCA) from left sinus of Valsalva (LSV), coursing
between the aorta and pulmonary artery can lead to angina pectoris, acute myocardial infarction or even
sudden death in the absence of atherosclerosis. Especially young patients have the risk of serious clinical
events, but middle-aged-to elderly patients have variable clinical courses. In this study, we presented
angiographic variations, clinical findings and long term follow-up data of RCA originating from left side in
middle-aged-to elderly patients
Material and Methods: We reviewed the records of 70,850 patients undergoing coronary angiography
between 1999-2005 years. At least two invasive cardiologists examined the angiogram of each patient. If
necessary, multislice computerized tomography was used for detailed investigation of the RCA. All patients
were followed up for approximately 50 months.
Results: Seventeen patients (0,024%) were found to have anomalous origin of RCAfrom contralateral side.
The anomalous RCAoriginated within the LSVin 12 (71%) patient, from ascending aorta above the LSVin 5
(29%) patients. The retroaortic course of the initial RCAwas seen in 2 (12%) patients while 15 (88%) patients
showed interarterial course. No atherosclerotic involvement was seen in 9 (53%) patients. Three patients
(18%), one of them had no atherosclerotic lesion, underwent CABG due to anomalous RCA. One patient was also treated by stent implantation to the anomalous RCA. Three patients died during the follow up period due
to noncardiac causes. Other 14 patients have been followed up uneventfully. Conclusion: Medical treatment
is a plausible choice of treatment in anomalous RCA originating from LSV in middle–aged-to elderly
patients in the absence of ischemia on 12-lead resting ECG and/or acute coronary syndrome.
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Journal Section
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Authors
Sedat Koroglu
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Cemal Tuncer
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Ahmet Akcay
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Hakan Kaya
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Alper Nacar
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Talantbek Batyraliev
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Mustafa Gokce
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Beyhan Eryonucu
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Remzi Yilmaz
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Publication Date
December 15, 2014
Submission Date
March 28, 2014
Acceptance Date
April 3, 2014
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Year 2014 Volume: 11 Number: 3