Imaging characteristics of anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery
Journal
Journal of Thoracic Imaging
Journal Volume
17
Journal Issue
1
Pages
96-100
Date Issued
2002
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Abstract
SUMMARY: The authors report the imaging characteristics of the anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery in a 6 1/2-month-old male infant using electrocardiography, echocardiography, angiography, and electron-beam computed tomography. The patient presented with tachycardia, prolonged and interrupted feeding, failure to thrive, and myocardial infarction, and after diagnosis of the anomalous origin of the left coronary artery, survived the reimplantation of the left coronary artery directly to the ascending aorta. When reviewed 7 months after surgery, echocardiography showed improved left ventricular function and surface electrocardiography showed regression of pathologic Q waves in leads I, V 4, V 5, and V 6.
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journal article