Single coronary artery with 'high take-off' origin in a patient with rheumatic mitral stenosis: A case report

Tikiz H., Atak R., Ileri M., DEMİR A. D., Kütük E.

Angiology, vol.50, no.3, pp.261-265, 1999 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 50 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 1999
  • Doi Number: 10.1177/000331979905000312
  • Journal Name: Angiology
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.261-265
  • Lokman Hekim University Affiliated: No

Abstract

In this case report, a patient with rheumatic mitral stenosis and R-1 subtype single coronary artery arising from the ascending aorta ('high take- off' origin) and coursing between the aorta and pulmonary artery is presented. The clinical significance and differential diagnosis are discussed. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first case reported in the literature with a single R-1 subtype coronary artery that shows 'high take- off' origin.