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Anomalous Origin of the Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery in a Premature Infant with Preserved Left Ventricular Function

Authors: L. Grosse-Wortmann, T. Wenzl, H. H. Hoevels-Guerich

Published in: Pediatric Cardiology | Issue 2/2006

Abstract

Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a rare condition. The majority of cases present with impaired left ventricular function. We report on a premature infant who was diagnosed at a gestational age near term with ALCAPA during routine cardiac examination. The patient showed no signs of myocardial ischemia and is doing well after corrective surgery. This is the youngest patient reported with ALCAPA and preserved myocardial function.

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Title: Anomalous Origin of the Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery in a Premature Infant with Preserved Left Ventricular Function
Authors: L. Grosse-Wortmann
T. Wenzl
H. H. Hoevels-Guerich
Publication date: 01-04-2006
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Pediatric Cardiology / Issue 2/2006
Print ISSN: 0172-0643
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1971
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00246-004-0878-z

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Anomalous Origin of the Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery in a Premature Infant with Preserved Left Ventricular Function

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