Anomalous coronary artery in a transplanted heart: a rare incidental diagnosis

J Saudi Heart Assoc. 2016 Jan;28(1):46-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jsha.2015.06.001. Epub 2015 Jun 18.

Abstract

Coronary artery anomaly is a rare postoperative coronary angiographic finding in heart transplant recipients. We report a case of anomalous origin of the right coronary artery in an asymptomatic 70-year-old heart transplant patient. Most coronary artery anomalies are benign, but surgical treatment may be necessary in major coronary artery anomalies that are known to have adverse outcomes.

Keywords: Anomalous coronary artery; Coronary angiography; Heart transplant; Incidental diagnosis; Management.