A case report of superior vena cava/right coronary artery fistula secondary to chronic endocarditis.

Michaela D KielSruti Prathivadhi-BhayankaramArun K SinghalMahi L Ashwath

Published in: European heart journal. Case reports (2024)

We present the first documentation of a right coronary/superior vena cava fistula secondary to chronic untreated bacterial endocarditis. Clinicians should be aware of this rare complication.

Keyphrases

vena cava
coronary artery
inferior vena cava
pulmonary artery
coronary artery disease
palliative care
electronic health record
atrial fibrillation
pulmonary arterial hypertension
left ventricular
advance care planning