A 6-week-old infant presenting in heart failure was suspected on echocardiography of having anomalous origin of the whole coronary circulation from the pulmonary artery arising from a single ostium. This was confirmed at operation, and the child underwent successful correction. The management of cardiopulmonary bypass and myocardial protection in this abnormality is discussed.

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