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Misconception of 'malignant' and 'scissor-like compression' of interarterial course in anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery: a case series.

Jonathan SchützeAnselm W StarkMarius R BiglerLorenz RäberChristoph Gräni
Published in: European heart journal. Case reports (2024)
This case series challenges the assumption that the interarterial segment of AAOCA is scissor-like compressed by both the aorta and PA. The decrease in MLA and FFR under stress is due to the aorta's unidirectional lateral compression on the intramural segment. Additionally, the term 'malignant' should not be universally applied to all AAOCA cases with an interarterial course, as not all result in haemodynamic significance.
Keyphrases
  • pulmonary artery
  • coronary artery
  • aortic valve
  • pulmonary hypertension
  • pulmonary arterial hypertension
  • aortic dissection
  • preterm infants
  • minimally invasive
  • heat stress