Author/Authors :
Khalighi, Koroush Department of Cardiology - Easton Cardiovascular Associates, Easton, PA, USA , Sharma, Munish Department of Internal Medicine - Easton Hospital, Easton, PA, USA , Toor, Amit Department of Internal Medicine - Easton Hospital, Easton, PA, USA , Toor, Rubinder S. Department of Cardiology - Easton Cardiovascular Associates, Easton, PA, USA , Costacurta, Gary Department of Cardiology - Easton Cardiovascular Associates, Easton, PA, USA
Abstract :
A 19-year-old man with the left main coronary artery (LMCA) arising from the right sinus of Valsalva presented with recurrent
episodes of syncope and myocardial infarction (MI). Anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery (AAOCA) is an uncommon
but extremely important differential diagnosis that should not be missed in patients presenting with syncope, MI, ventricular
arrhythmias, or cardiac arrest. A definitive diagnosis with coronary angiography and prompt surgical intervention is imperative
in such symptomatic patients.
