Coronary artery fistula is a rare anomalous connection between a coronary artery and a cardiac chamber or major vessel. Here we present the case of a 36-year-old woman who presented with sharp, substernal chest pain, dyspnea, and dizziness. A fistula between her left anterior descending artery and pulmonary trunk was found. Herein, we describe our approach and review the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment options.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5903525 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08998280.2017.1401380 | DOI Listing |
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