Anomalous right coronary artery managed with bypass and proximal ligation.
Anomalous origin of the coronary artery from the opposite sinus of Valsalva
Coronary artery bypass
Proximal ligation
Journal
Journal of cardiothoracic surgery
ISSN: 1749-8090
Titre abrégé: J Cardiothorac Surg
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101265113
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
13 Jul 2024
13 Jul 2024
Historique:
received:
04
11
2023
accepted:
15
06
2024
medline:
14
7
2024
pubmed:
14
7
2024
entrez:
13
7
2024
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
An anomalous origin and inter-arterial course of the right coronary artery is a rare anomaly that can lead to sudden ischemic cardiac death if left untreated. We present a case of a patient with an anomalous right coronary artery originating from the left coronary sinus and an inter-arterial course that was managed with coronary artery bypass surgery using a suitable internal mammary artery conduit. The proximal right coronary artery was ligated to prevent competitive flow. A 69 year-old-male with a ten-year history of intermittent chest pain and dyspnea with a negative workup underwent a cardiac catheterization, which showed an anomalous right coronary artery (RCA) originating from the left coronary sinus, with an inter-arterial course between the ascending aorta and pulmonary artery, and approximately 70% narrowing of the proximal RCA. The patient underwent an on-pump coronary artery bypass using the right internal mammary artery (RIMA) as a conduit, with segment 2 of the RCA being the target. The proximal RCA was ligated. Intra-operatively, there were no signs of ischemia or arrhythmia. The patient was successfully taken off cardiopulmonary bypass and eventually discharged home. Symptomatic anomalous origin of the right coronary artery with an inter-arterial course can be treated successfully with coronary artery bypass surgery with the internal mammary artery as a conduit. Ligation of the proximal right coronary artery is essential to minimize competitive flow through the bypass graft.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
An anomalous origin and inter-arterial course of the right coronary artery is a rare anomaly that can lead to sudden ischemic cardiac death if left untreated. We present a case of a patient with an anomalous right coronary artery originating from the left coronary sinus and an inter-arterial course that was managed with coronary artery bypass surgery using a suitable internal mammary artery conduit. The proximal right coronary artery was ligated to prevent competitive flow.
CASE PRESENTATION
METHODS
A 69 year-old-male with a ten-year history of intermittent chest pain and dyspnea with a negative workup underwent a cardiac catheterization, which showed an anomalous right coronary artery (RCA) originating from the left coronary sinus, with an inter-arterial course between the ascending aorta and pulmonary artery, and approximately 70% narrowing of the proximal RCA. The patient underwent an on-pump coronary artery bypass using the right internal mammary artery (RIMA) as a conduit, with segment 2 of the RCA being the target. The proximal RCA was ligated. Intra-operatively, there were no signs of ischemia or arrhythmia. The patient was successfully taken off cardiopulmonary bypass and eventually discharged home.
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
Symptomatic anomalous origin of the right coronary artery with an inter-arterial course can be treated successfully with coronary artery bypass surgery with the internal mammary artery as a conduit. Ligation of the proximal right coronary artery is essential to minimize competitive flow through the bypass graft.
Identifiants
pubmed: 39003453
doi: 10.1186/s13019-024-02896-4
pii: 10.1186/s13019-024-02896-4
doi:
Types de publication
Case Reports
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
439Informations de copyright
© 2024. The Author(s).
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