Anomalous coronary arteries

  • Antonio F. Corno
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Abstract

Congenital coronary artery anomalies have been estimated to occur in 0.2 to 1.2% of the general population. Since these data are coming from large series of angiographic studies, the incidence is most probably underestimated, since many people never undergo angiography. Among the different types of anomalous coronary artery, the anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery is the most common, with an incidence of 0.25–0.50% in congenital heart defects, a little more frequent than coronary artery fistula, found with an incidence of 0.20–0.40% of congenital heart defects.

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Coronary Artery Pulmonary Artery Left Coronary Artery Left Main Coronary Artery Anomalous Origin 
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  • Antonio F. Corno
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  1. 1.Department of Cardiovascular SurgeryCentre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois (CHUV)LausanneSwitzerland

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