Aortic root replacement with anomalous origin of the coronary arteries.

O'Blenes, Stacy B; Feindel, Christopher M · Ann Thorac Surg · 2002

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Coronary arteries with anomalous origin from the aorta can be at risk during aortic valve procedures. We report a case of origin of the circumflex and left coronary artery from the proximal right coronary artery in a patient with a bicuspid aortic valve and aortic root aneurysm. Attention to the anatomic relationship of the anomalous arteries to the aorta allowed safe aortic root replacement.

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