Isolated single coronary artery with dual right coronary artery distribution: A rare anatomical variation

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Abstract

We present the case of a 76-year-old patient in whom coronary angiography, performed due to non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, revealed an isolated single coronary (SCA) artery with dual right coronary artery (RCA) distribution. One RCA arose from the mid segment of the left anterior descending (LAD) artery and followed a prepulmonic course to the right, while the other RCA arose as the terminal extension of the left circumflex artery beyond the crux cordis. This is the second reported case of the combination of these two variants of SCA and the first such case in which the LAD-derived RCA originated as a single branch. Furthermore, this is the first report presenting a sinus node artery with origin from an ectopic LAD-connected RCA. The clinical implications of this rare coronary artery pattern are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)432-436
Number of pages5
JournalHerz
Volume37
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2012
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Anomalous right coronary artery
  • Cardiovascular abnormalities
  • Coronary angiography
  • Coronary artery anomaly
  • Single coronary artery

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