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. 2015 May-Jun;24(3):141-8.
doi: 10.1016/j.carpath.2014.01.010. Epub 2014 Feb 10.

Coronary artery fistula: a review

Marios Loukas  1 , Ashley St Germain  2 , Abigail Gabriel  2 , Alana John  3 , R Shane Tubbs  4 , Diane Spicer  5
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Coronary artery fistula: a review

Marios Loukas et al. Cardiovasc Pathol. 2015 May-Jun.

Abstract

Coronary arterial fistulas are abnormal connections between the coronary arteries and the chambers of the heart or major thoracic vessels. Although first described in 1841, the true incidence is difficult to evaluate because approximately half of the cases may be asymptomatic and clinically undetectable. This review will discuss the history and prevalence of coronary artery fistulas and their morphology, histology, presentation, diagnosis, treatment options, and complications.

Keywords: Canine; Congenital coronary artery fistula; Coronary vessels; Fistula.

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