Coronary artery fistula as major source of right lung circulation in a patient with isolated right pulmonary artery agenesis
Journal
European Heart Journal
Journal Volume
31
Journal Issue
7
Pages
891
Date Issued
2010
Author(s)
Abstract
A 36-year-old patient was sent for diagnostic work-up of dry cough, chest tightness, and 2 years of increasing dyspnoea. Previously, the patient was physically well and only known for an asymptomatic heart murmur since childhood. A grade III/VI systolic murmur was heard at the left sternal border. Electrocardiogram revealed right ventricular hypertrophy and occasional atrial premature beats. Chest radiograph revealed prominent left pulmonary trunk with increased vascular markings ( Panel �K
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Publisher
Oxford University Press
Type
journal article