[Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery: diagnosis by two-dimensional Doppler color]

Rev Esp Cardiol. 1990 Oct;43(8):584-6.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

A case of anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCA) is presented. The noninvasive diagnosis was made by 2D-color flow Doppler. Application of this technique may alleviate the necessity for angiography in patients with ALCA.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies / diagnostic imaging*
  • Echocardiography, Doppler
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Pulmonary Artery / abnormalities
  • Pulmonary Artery / diagnostic imaging*