Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) – an adult who has remained asymptomatic (RCD code:I-1C.3)
Journal Title: Journal of Rare Cardiovascular Diseases - Year 2013, Vol 1, Issue 5
Abstract
A 21 year old woman with phenylketonuria, positive hepatitis B surface antigen and anomalous left coronary artery originating from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) was referred to our clinic to asses her current condition and to establish her further treatment. ALCAPA with concomitant mild mitral insufficiency were confirmed. She was asymptomatic and the studies provided evidence for not qualifying her to surgery. JRCD 2013; 1 (5): 25–27
Authors and Affiliations
Krzysztof Weroński, Mirosław Kowalski, Piotr Hoffman, Jolanta Miśko
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