Coronary artery abnormalities in children.
Although coronary artery abnormalities are somewhat rare in children, they constitute a population at significant risk for morbidity and/or mortality. The expeditious and accurate diagnosis of these lesions is imperative for optimum management. The ability of two-dimensional and Doppler echocardiography to accurately evaluate coronary artery abnormalities in children will be discussed under three headings: (1) major congenital coronary artery anomalies, (2) coronary artery anomalies associated with specific congenital heart lesions, and (3) acquired coronary artery abnormalities.
Caldwell
R L
RL
Section of Pediatric Cardiology, James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis 46223.
Ensing
G J
GJ
D002675:Child, Preschool; D003330:Coronary Vessel Anomalies / Q000175:diagnosis*; D004452:Echocardiography; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009080:Mucocutaneous Lymph Node Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D013771:Tetralogy of Fallot / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology