Acute coronary syndrome with non ST segment elevation myocardial infarction revealing anomalous connection of the left anterior descending artery

Pan Afr Med J. 2019 Mar 25:32:138. doi: 10.11604/pamj.2019.32.138.17955. eCollection 2019.

Abstract

The occurrence of an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) with an anomalous connection of coronary artery (ANOCOR) identified as a culprit artery is very rare. This association may lead in some anatomical forms to a delay in coronary reperfusion. We report the clinical case of a patient admitted for high-risk Non ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) in whom coronary angiography accidentally discovers an anomalous connection of the left coronary network from the right anterior. In light of this case and a review of literature, we discuss the peculiarities of these anomalous connections.

Keywords: Congenital coronary artery abnormalities; acute coronary syndrome; anomalous connection.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome / physiopathology*
  • Aged
  • Coronary Angiography / methods*
  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Non-ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction / physiopathology*