Successful operation on a coronary arteriovenous fistula in a 74 year old woman.
Coronary arteriovenous fistulas are rare and are usually diagnosed in children or young adults. Most are believed to be congenital. A right coronary arteriovenous fistula was first diagnosed in a patient of 74. Despite her age the fistula was successfully operated on and her symptoms were relieved.
Brack
M J
MJ
Regional Cardiothoracic Unit, Groby Road Hospital, Leicester.
Hubner
P J
PJ
Firmin
R K
RK
D000368:Aged; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000209:etiology; D003323:Coronary Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D003330:Coronary Vessel Anomalies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003331:Coronary Vessels / Q000601:surgery; D004417:Dyspnea / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008944:Mitral Valve Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology