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Anomalous origin of the right coronary artery from the left anterior descending artery: Review of the literature
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Abstract
To date, a few attempts at classification have been made for coronary artery anomalies, but none of them seems comprehensive or practical for clinicians. The clinical significance of coronary anomalies is usually determined by underlying anatomic features of the wrong coronary origin and/or coronary atherosclerosis. Although coronary angiography is an important diagnostic method, new non-invasive methods such as coronary computed tomography angiography and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging have important roles to play in characterizing this coronary anomaly. It should be noted that the management strategy of these patients may vary based on clinical presentation, anatomical details and additional findings. (Cardiol J 2012; 19, 2: 122–129)
Abstract
To date, a few attempts at classification have been made for coronary artery anomalies, but none of them seems comprehensive or practical for clinicians. The clinical significance of coronary anomalies is usually determined by underlying anatomic features of the wrong coronary origin and/or coronary atherosclerosis. Although coronary angiography is an important diagnostic method, new non-invasive methods such as coronary computed tomography angiography and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging have important roles to play in characterizing this coronary anomaly. It should be noted that the management strategy of these patients may vary based on clinical presentation, anatomical details and additional findings. (Cardiol J 2012; 19, 2: 122–129)
Keywords
anomalous right coronary artery; diagnosis; angiography; therapy


Title
Anomalous origin of the right coronary artery from the left anterior descending artery: Review of the literature
Journal
Issue
Article type
Review Article
Pages
122-129
Published online
2012-03-30
Bibliographic record
Cardiol J 2012;19(2):122-129.
Keywords
anomalous right coronary artery
diagnosis
angiography
therapy
Authors
Mustafa Yurtdas
Oktay Gülen