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- Explains how congenital anomalies of coronary arteries
- Provides an informative and schematic approach to diagnosis, clinical reasoning, and treatment
- Includes bullets points and flowcharts in each chapter
The coronaries are the first branches of the ascending aorta. They arise from their respective sinuses of Valsalva, and gradually branch distally to the myocardium. Abnormalities of the coronary arteries, either congenital or acquired, can be characterized as a lack of origin, abnormal origin, anomalous course, lack of patency, abnormal connections, and/or abnormal drainage of the coronary vessels. Interruptions to or lack of flow can cause significant morbidity and mortality due to ischemia, infarction and fistulous connections, which can lead to cardiac failure, endocarditis and ischemia. Coronary artery anomalies are rare in general populations. Although they can be benign and asymptomatic, they can also be malignant due to their origin and course and can cause sudden cardiac death. As such, an understanding of how to analyze, diagnose and treat them is vital. This book presents the latest advances in congenital anomalies of coronary arteries. It offers a comprehensive overview of the field, including illustrative angiograms and diagrams that demonstrate all possible anomalies and clarify what is abnormal, and also provides practical insights to guide practitioners in their everyday practice. Table of ContentsFrom Embryology to Diseases- The Development of the Coronary Arteries
- Congenital Anomalies of Coronary Arteries: Anatomy, Embryology and Risk of Sudden Death
- Normal Coronary Flow Physiology
- Myocardial Bridge(s)
- Isolated Coronary Artery Fistulas
- Coronary Artery Abnormalities Associated to Congenital or Non-congenital Heart Disease
- Anomalous Origin of the Coronary Arteries from the Pulmonary Artery: ALCAPA and ARCAPA
- Coronary Artery Anomalies: An Updated Discussion on Nomenclature, Pathophysiology, and Screening
Diagnosis and Risk Stratification- Role of Patient History and Non-invasive Tests in the Workflow of Patients
- Advanced Imaging in Congenital Abnormalities of Coronary Arteries in Children
- Role of Invasive and Provocative Tests
- Pediatric Patients: Role of Invasive and Provocative Tests
- AAOCA in Young Athlete: How to Detect, What to Do, When to Allow Coming Back to Competitive Sport?
- Sudden Death: Differential Diagnosis and AOCA
- Congenital Coronary Artery Anomalies: Differential Diagnosis of Ventricular Arrhythmias in Young Athletes
Modelling and Treatment(s)- How Computational Model May Help in Mechanism Understanding?
- Computational Modeling for Decision Making<öi>Anomalous Aortic Origin of Coronary Arteries Data from the Registries
- Surgical Techniques for AAOCA
Impact and Management of Anomalous Aortic Origin of Coronary Arteries in Adult Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery for Acquired Heart Disease- Pre- and Postoperative Care
- Postoperative Complications and Outcomes After AAOCA Repair
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