Right Coronary Artery to Left Ventricular Fistula Complicated by Symptomatic Arrhythmia.

Cureus

Adult Cardiology, King Faisal Cardiac Center, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah, SAU.

Published: June 2024

Coronary cameral fistulas (CCFs) are rare and are characterized by an abnormal connection between a coronary artery and any of the four chambers of the heart. Most cases of CCFs are asymptomatic. The most common presentation in symptomatic patients includes chest pain or heart failure; however, arrhythmias are rarely associated. We report the case of a 32-year-old male previously unknown to have any medical illnesses. He presented to the clinic with complaints of frequent palpitations, necessitating recurrent admissions. His electrocardiograms revealed regular wide complex tachycardia with a right bundle branch block pattern, suggestive of fascicular ventricular tachycardia. During hospitalization, an elective coronary angiography showed a large CCF originating from the right posterior descending coronary artery and draining into the left ventricle. Moreover, cardiac magnetic resonance imaging did not show any scar or evidence of cardiomyopathies. The patient underwent a successful catheter-based right coronary artery to left ventricular fistula occlusion with coils. In addition, the patient underwent a complex electrophysiological study with three-dimensional mapping and ablation. The presented case underscores the rarity and complexity of such clinical presentations. It also highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in addressing this unique cardiac anomaly.

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