Use of Multislice Computed Tomographic Coronary Angiography for the Diagnosis of Anomalous Coronary Arteries

Imaging of coronary artery anomalies: the role of multidetector computed tomography

“…In another study, Berbarie et al [26] reported a series of cases of coronary artery anomalies detected by MDCT with up to 64 detector arrays, and in that series of cases, the investigators describe their institution's experience with CT coronary angiography as a complement to invasive coronary angiography in determining the origin and course of different anomalous coronary arteries in 16 patients. Anomalous coronary arteries were all clearly defined with regard to their origin and course.…”

Surgical Repair of a Cause of Sudden Death

“…However, CT angiography and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are the preferable methods to visualize the origins and courses of the coronary arteries as well as their relation to the great vessels. 10,11 The probability of sudden and exercise-related death was most common in patients with LCA originating from right coronary sinus. 1 Younger patients, less than 30 years of age, are significantly more likely than older patients to die suddenly (62% vs 12%).…”

Cardiac CT: Practical approach to integrate appropriate indications in daily practice

“…Coronary anomaly, aneurysm or fistula should be regarded with a specific interest. Evidence supports the use of CCT for detection and preoperative mapping of anomalous coronary arteries [25,26] …”