Abnormal Origin of the Left Coronary Artery: When the Bloodstream Finds its Way

Amin Mahsouli; Cristina Anca Dragean

doi:10.5334/jbsr.3085

Abnormal Origin of the Left Coronary Artery: When the Bloodstream Finds its Way

J Belg Soc Radiol. 2023 Apr 10;107(1):26. doi: 10.5334/jbsr.3085. eCollection 2023.

Authors

Amin Mahsouli¹, Cristina Anca Dragean¹

Affiliation

¹ Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, UCL, BE.

Abstract

Teaching Point: Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA syndrome) is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by a steal phenomenon; it must be recognized, as a prompt treatment may prevent life-threatening complications such as myocardial infarction, mitral dysfunction, and malignant dysrhythmias in adults.

Keywords: ALCAPA syndrome; LCA steal phenomenon; coronary anomaly; myocardial infarction.

Publication types

Case Reports