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Anomalous left coronary artery from pulmonary artery in an adult

Int J Res Med Sci. 2019;7(5):1968-1971.DOI10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20191711

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Abstract

Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a rare congenital cardiac anomaly that can cause myocardial infarction, heart failure and even death in paediatric patients. Only few untreated patients survive till adulthood. Here we present the case of a 28-year-old lady with exertional dyspnoea and chest pain who was diagnosed to have ALCAPA.

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  1. Department of Cardiology, Dr. S. N. Medical College, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India

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