Clinical Report: Visual Insights in Vascular Medicine

Background

Anomalous coronary artery origins are rare. Early detection through advanced imaging techniques is crucial for appropriate management. The 2025 ACC/AHA guidelines emphasize the importance of recognizing these anomalies to guide treatment decisions.

Data Highlights

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Key Findings

• A 59-year-old woman presented with progressive dyspnea and was found to have ectatic coronary arteries.
• The left anterior descending artery originated anomalously from the pulmonary artery, confirmed by coronary angiography and CT angiography.
• Myocardial perfusion scintigraphy revealed moderate-to-severe reversible ischemia in the anterior myocardial territory.
• Only 52 cases of ALADAPA have been reported in the literature.
• Definitive treatment involves surgical reimplantation of the anomalous artery into the aorta.

Clinical Implications

Multimodal imaging, including echocardiography and CT angiography, plays a role in the diagnosis and management of these conditions.

Conclusion

The case highlights the need for surgical intervention in patients with coronary anomalies.

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