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Incidence of anomalous origin of coronary artery in 1879 Chinese adults on dual-source CT angiography

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Background and Objective. Dual-source CT (DSCT) has been used to detect coronary artery anomalies. The purpose of this study was to assess the incidence of anomalous origin of the coronary artery in Chinese adults.

Methods. We summarised all patients who underwent DSCT coronary angiography (CTCA) from December 2006 to February 2008, and data of anomalous origin of the coronary artery in Chinese adults were recorded.

Results. 1879 patients underwent CTCA during that period; 24 patients with an anomalous origin of the coronary artery were detected, giving an incidence of 1.3%. Fifteen patients had an anomalous origin of the right coronary artery (12 from left coronary sinus, 3 high takeoff), eight patients had an anomalous origin of the left coronary artery (LCA from posterior sinus of Valsalva in three cases, LCX from the right coronary sinus, LCX from RCA, high takeoff, LCA from right coronary sinus, and single coronary artery in one case, respectively), and one patient had an anomalous origin of both coronary arteries (high takeoff).

Conclusion. The incidence of anomalous origin of the coronary artery in Chinese adults in this study is 1.3%. DSCT can clearly visualise the anomalous origin and course of the coronary artery and is a useful screening modality. (Neth Heart J 2010;18:466-70.)

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Department of Medical Imaging, Jinling Hospital, Clinical School of Medical College, Nanjing University, Nangjing, Jiangsu Province, China, 210002

G.M. Lu Department of Medical Imaging, Jinling Hospital, Clinical School of Medical College, Nanjing University, Zhongshan East Road 305, Xuanwu District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China, 200012

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Zhang, L.J., Yang, G.F., Huang, W. et al. Incidence of anomalous origin of coronary artery in 1879 Chinese adults on dual-source CT angiography. NHJL 18, 466–470 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03091817

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