Utilization of cardiac graft with single coronary artery for orthotopic heart transplantation

J Cardiothorac Surg. 2022 Nov 18;17(1):291. doi: 10.1186/s13019-022-02035-x.

Abstract

Background: Anomalous coronary arteries arise in a small subset of the population, with each configuration conveying a varying degree of long-term risk. The utilization of cardiac grafts with these anomalies have not been well described.

Case presentation: An anomalous single coronary artery with the left main coronary artery arising from the right coronary ostium was discovered in a 40-year old male evaluated for cardiac donation. After evaluation, this heart was successfully procured and utilized for orthotopic heart transplantation.

Conclusion: In this report, we demonstrate that in select cases, a cardiac graft with single coronary artery anatomy can be successfully procured and transplanted with excellent outcomes.

Keywords: Anomalous coronary artery; Orthotopic heart transplantation; Single coronary artery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Coronary Artery Disease* / surgery
  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies* / surgery
  • Heart Transplantation*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Tissue Donors