Anomalous origin of the right coronary artery above the left posterior sinus of Valsalva associated with a normal aortic valve. A case history.
This case report describes a right coronary artery arising from the ascending aorta, above the left posterior sinus. Unlike previously reported cases, this was associated with a normal aortic valve. The clinical significance and approach during angiography are discussed.
Department of Medicine, SUNY Health Science Center Brooklyn.
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D000328:Adult; D001011:Aorta / Q000002:abnormalities; D001021:Aortic Valve / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001027:Aortography; D003330:Coronary Vessel Anomalies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans