title: Myocardial ischemia caused by an abnormal origin and course of the left coronary artery in an adult.
abstract: An anomalous course of the left anterior descending artery is a rare but potentially fatal condition. We herein describe the treatment and management of a patient who was diagnosed with this ailment.
authors.affiliation: Cardiothoracic Unit, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Zahid
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Mahmood
authors.forename: Heyman
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Luckraz
authors.forename: William J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Penny
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: O'Keefe
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003330:Coronary Vessel Anomalies / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017202:Myocardial Ischemia / Q000209:etiology*