Author/Authors :
Massobrio, Laura Department of Internal Medicine - Division of Cardiology - University of Genoa, Italy , Valbusa, Alberto Division of Cardiology, Italy , Bertero, Giovanni Division of Cardiology, Italy , Montecucco, Fabrizio Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Italy , Marco Rosa, Gian Department of Internal Medicine - Division of Cardiology - University of Genoa, Italy , Paolo Bezante, Gian Division of Cardiology, Italy , Brunelli, Claudio Department of Internal Medicine - Division of Cardiology - University of Genoa, Italy
Abstract :
We report the case of an anomalous circum.ex (Cx) origin from the right sinus of Valsalva with retroaortic course observed in
a modi3ed apical four-chamber view during transthoracic study (TTE). )is 3nding is known as the “crossed aorta sign.” Usually,
the diagnosis of this congenital anomaly of coronary circulation is established during coronary angiography. In this case, the
diagnosis was performed by echocardiography before angiography. We believe that recent improvements in echocardiography
increase the potential of this imaging technology also in the diagnosis of coronary artery anomalies.
