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Case Reports
. 1998 Dec;66(6):2093-4.
doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(98)01082-0.

Compression of anomalous circumflex coronary artery by a prosthetic valve ring

J P Veinot  1 , V C Acharya, P Bedard
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Compression of anomalous circumflex coronary artery by a prosthetic valve ring

J P Veinot et al. Ann Thorac Surg. 1998 Dec.

Abstract

Anomalous origin of the circumflex coronary artery from the right aortic sinus, with a retroaortic course, is usually without consequence. We report a patient who underwent aortic valve replacement for bicuspid aortic valve. The prosthesis sewing ring distorted the circumflex, producing myocardial infarcts and sudden death during exercise.

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