A rare case of ALCAPA and rheumatic mitral valve regurgitation in an adult patient

Heart Surg Forum. 2014 Oct 1;17(5):E250-2. doi: 10.1532/HSF98.2014354.

Abstract

Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a rare congenital coronary artery defect leading to sudden cardiac death. Diagnosis is made after the onset of symptoms, mainly in the pediatric population. We describe an uncommon presentation of ALCAPA and rheumatic mitral valve regurgitation, diagnosed by a coronary 64-CT scan performed before a planned mitral valve repair operation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bland White Garland Syndrome / complications*
  • Bland White Garland Syndrome / surgery*
  • Coronary Angiography / methods
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / methods*
  • Humans
  • Incidental Findings
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / complications*
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / surgery*
  • Rare Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Rare Diseases / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Treatment Outcome