Coronary arteriography in the presence of dextrocardia and situs inversus

Ann Acad Med Singap. 1996 Sep;25(5):759-60.

Abstract

Given the rarity of dextrocardia, it is not unexpected that there are only a few reports of coronary arteriography in such a setting. We describe a case of successful coronary arteriography in a patient with mirror image dextrocardia and situs inversus, and the technique used, and review the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Angina Pectoris / complications
  • Angina Pectoris / diagnosis
  • Angina Pectoris / diagnostic imaging*
  • Coronary Angiography* / methods
  • Dextrocardia / complications*
  • Dextrocardia / diagnosis
  • Electrocardiography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Situs Inversus / complications*
  • Situs Inversus / diagnosis