Aortic valve/root procedures in patients with an anomalous left circumflex coronary artery and a bicuspid aortic valve: Anatomical and technical implications

  • Markus Liebrich
  • , Ioannis Tzanavaros
  • , Michael Scheid
  • , Wladimir Voth
  • , Kai Nicolas Doll
  • , Wolfgang B. Hemmer

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Abstract

An anomalous origin of the left circumflex coronary artery that arises as a side branch of the right coronary artery from the right coronary sinus of Valsalva encircling the aortic annulus is usually an incidental finding. However, in patients undergoing aortic valve procedures, its existence can significantly complicate the surgical treatment. We report our operative strategy in patients with an anomalous left circumflex coronary artery, a bicuspid aortic valve morphology and different aortic valve pathologies.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)114-116
Number of pages3
JournalInteractive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Volume21
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jul 2015
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Anomalous circumflex coronary artery
  • Aortic root remodelling
  • Aortic valve replacement
  • Bicuspid aortic valve

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