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Angina pectoris as a manifestation of ALCAPA syndrome in a 20-year-old female: a case report and review of literature
oleh: Leila Bigdelu, Ossama Maadarani, Ali Azari, Ali Heidari-Bakavoli, Zouheir Bitar
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Diterbitkan: | SMC MEDIA SRL 2023-06-01 |
Deskripsi
Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is considered a rare congenital heart disease where the take-off of the left coronary artery abnormally originates from the pulmonary artery instead of left aortic sinus. It is associated with a high mortality rate in the first year of life and sudden death in adults if left untreated. We report an adult form of ALCAPA syndrome in a 20-year-old female who presented with anginal pain for the previous few months. Unfortunately, the patient was hesitant to have surgery at the time.