Left Main Coronary Artery to Superior Vena Cava Fistula Unmasked by Endarteritis

Coronary artery fistulas are rare vascular malformations that can present with a broad range of symptoms. We present a case of a left main coronary artery to superior vena cava fistula that was discovered during a work-up for sepsis. A multidisciplinary approach is crucial for successful management...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Bakhshi, Hooman, Guo, Abra, Tehrani, Behnam, Thompson, James, Batchelor, Wayne
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8543127/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34729509
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2021.06.025
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Sumario:Coronary artery fistulas are rare vascular malformations that can present with a broad range of symptoms. We present a case of a left main coronary artery to superior vena cava fistula that was discovered during a work-up for sepsis. A multidisciplinary approach is crucial for successful management of these vascular malformations. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.)

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