Case Reports in Cardiology (Jan 2011)

Massive Congenital Bidirectional Coronary Arteriovenous Malformation Presenting with Signs and Symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure in an Adult: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

  • H. M. M. Al Hashimi,
  • A. J. Wardeh,
  • S. Bulut,
  • F. W. A. Verheugt

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2011/186921
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2011

Abstract

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Congenital anomalies of the coronary arteries are relatively rare. Mostly asymptomatic, however, some can cause problems, as heart failure, myocardial ischemia, and ventricular arrhythmia, and are associated with risk of complications, such as endocarditis and coronary rupture or sudden death. A case of a 69-year-old man with complaints of tiredness, dyspnea, and palpitation due to coronary artery fistula is presented with a review of the literature.