BMJ: A silent cause of sudden cardiac death especially in sport: congenital coronary artery anomalies
Aim To raise awareness of congenital coronary artery anomalies (CCAAs) as an important cause of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in athletes, we describe a cohort of the malignant subset. Defining the key ...
A silent cause of sudden cardiac death especially in sport: congenital coronary artery anomalies
Congenital coronary anomalies are quite common and frequently have no clinical consequence. On occasion, a “malignant” anomaly can occur resulting in myocardial ischemia, angina and even sudden ...
An anomalous coronary artery (ACA) is the medical term for a developmental abnormality of a coronary artery. These are arteries that supply blood to the heart. There are many types of ACA. The artery ...
The New England Journal of Medicine: Anomalous Origin of the Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery in an Adult
ANOMALOUS origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery has been reported in 13 adult patients. 1–12 The condition, well described in infants, 13–15 is the most frequently discussed ...
Anomalous Origin of the Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery in an Adult
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. Although it’s the top cause of death in the U.S., there is a lot you can do to prevent or treat it. The trouble starts when a ...
BMJ: P-34 Congenital coronary arteries anomalies and sudden cardiac death: is there an increased risk in athletes?
P-34 Congenital coronary arteries anomalies and sudden cardiac death: is there an increased risk in athletes?