Utilization of cardiac graft with single coronary artery for orthotopic heart transplantation

Abstract Background Anomalous coronary arteries arise in a small subset of the population, with each configuration conveying a varying degree of long-term risk. The utilization of cardiac grafts with these anomalies have not been well described. Case presentation An anomalous single coronary artery...

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Published in:	Journal of cardiothoracic surgery 2022-11, Vol.17 (1), p.1-291, Article 291
Main Authors:	Hess, Nicholas R, Keebler, Mary E, Fabrizio, Carly A, Kaczorowski, David J
Format:	Article
Language:	eng
Subjects:	Anomalies Anomalous coronary artery Arteries Cardiac arrhythmia Cardiac catheterization Cardiovascular disease Case Report Coronary artery Coronary vessels Grafting Heart Heart transplantation Intubation Medical imaging Orthotopic heart transplantation Pulmonary arteries Single coronary artery Transplantation Transplants & implants
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Summary:	Abstract Background Anomalous coronary arteries arise in a small subset of the population, with each configuration conveying a varying degree of long-term risk. The utilization of cardiac grafts with these anomalies have not been well described. Case presentation An anomalous single coronary artery with the left main coronary artery arising from the right coronary ostium was discovered in a 40-year old male evaluated for cardiac donation. After evaluation, this heart was successfully procured and utilized for orthotopic heart transplantation. Conclusion In this report, we demonstrate that in select cases, a cardiac graft with single coronary artery anatomy can be successfully procured and transplanted with excellent outcomes.
ISSN:	1749-8090 1749-8090