A rare case of a coronary artery anomaly detected on multidetector computed tomography

Intern Med. 2013;52(18):2067-70. doi: 10.2169/internalmedicine.52.9524.

Abstract

An anomalous aortic origin of the coronary artery arising from the opposite sinus with an interarterial course is a rare condition that is associated with a high risk of sudden cardiac death during or after strenuous exertion. We herein report the case of a 47-year-old woman presenting with chest pain, syncope and palpitations who presented with a rare coronary artery anomaly on multidetector computed tomography coronary artery (MDCT-CA) with prospective electrocardiogram (ECG) gating.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies / diagnosis
  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies / diagnostic imaging*
  • Electrocardiography
  • Exercise Test
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Multidetector Computed Tomography