Barçın, Cem Gulhane Military Medical Faculty - Department of Cardiology, Turkey , Baysan, Oben Gulhane Military Medical Faculty - Department of Cardiology, Turkey , Buğan, Barış Gulhane Military Medical Faculty - Department of Cardiology, Turkey , Kabul, Kutsi Gulhane Military Medical Faculty - Department of Cardiology, Turkey , Kurşaklıoğlu, Hürkan Gulhane Military Medical Faculty - Department of Cardiology, Turkey

Late presentation of anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA): How can clinicians diagnose?

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Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a rare disease characterized by myocardial ischemia which becomes symptomatic shortly after birth leading to left heart failure and death. Survival to adulthood have been reported in some cases. Recognition and diagnosis of ALCAPA syndrome is important due to its potentially life-threatening complications. This case report emphasizes the importance of diagnosing late presentation of the ALCAPA syndrome.

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Coronary artery anomaly , late presentation , pulmonary artery

Gulhane Medical Journal

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