Complex coronary sinus fistula in a 58-year-old female

Ruth E Blackham; Eric Yamen; Bernard E F Hockings; Rohan I Vanden Driesen; John M Alvarez

doi:10.1016/j.hlc.2008.02.002

Complex coronary sinus fistula in a 58-year-old female

Ruth E Blackham, Eric Yamen, Bernard E F Hockings, Rohan I Vanden Driesen, John M Alvarez

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Abstract

Coronary artery aneurysms and arterio-venous fistulae are uncommon malformations. We report the case of a 58-year-old woman with a large aneurysmal fistula arising from the left coronary tree and involving the entire coronary sinus venous system, resulting in significant left-to-right shunt. We discuss the management of aneurysmal fistulae of the coronary arteries, and the merits of prophylaxis for thrombotic complications of large aneurysms. We recommend consideration of warfarinisation in addition to aspirin of such patients post-operatively.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	304-6
Number of pages	3
Journal	Heart, Lung and Circulation
Volume	18
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hlc.2008.02.002
Publication status	Published - Aug 2009
Externally published	Yes

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Complex coronary sinus fistula in a 58-year-old female

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