Alam Md Mashiul, Tasha Tasniem, Ghosh Ammy S, Nasrin Farjana
Internal Medicine, Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University, Bridgeport, USA.
Internal Medicine, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, USA.
Cureus. 2023 May 8;15(5):e38732. doi: 10.7759/cureus.38732. eCollection 2023 May.
Coronary artery anomalies (CAAs) are rare congenital cardiovascular defects that can present in various ways depending on the origin, course, and termination of the abnormal coronary artery fistula. It is sometimes detected incidentally during procedures such as coronary angiography or autopsies. While adults with this condition are often asymptomatic, some may experience angina, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, cardiomyopathy, ventricular aneurysms, or sudden cardiac death (SCD). In fact, it is the second leading cause of SCD among young athletes and requires more studies to handle such patients efficiently. To illustrate the many possible manifestations of this unusual diagnosis, we present a series of five cases. We have also reviewed the different varieties of this rare congenital anomaly and discussed the latest diagnostic tests and treatment plans.
冠状动脉异常(CAAs)是罕见的先天性心血管缺陷,根据异常冠状动脉瘘的起源、走行和终止情况,可表现为多种形式。有时在冠状动脉造影或尸检等检查过程中偶然发现。虽然患有这种疾病的成年人通常没有症状,但有些人可能会出现心绞痛、充血性心力衰竭、心肌梗死、心肌病、室壁瘤或心源性猝死(SCD)。事实上,它是年轻运动员心源性猝死的第二大主要原因,需要更多研究以有效处理此类患者。为说明这种不寻常诊断的多种可能表现,我们展示了一系列五例病例。我们还回顾了这种罕见先天性异常的不同类型,并讨论了最新的诊断测试和治疗方案。