title: [Anomalous origin of anterior descending coronary artery, originated in the right coronary].
abstract: We describe a very rare case of anomalous origin of the LAD from the RCA and inter arterial course. Diagnosis was made by CAT scan following angiography for pre operative evaluation for aortic valve replacement (bicuspid aortic valve). This patient received a LIMA graft to the LAD. An extensive literature review is provided with special emphasis on risk stratification and therapeutical indication.
authors.affiliation: Serviço de Cirurgia Cardio-torácica do Hospital de Santa Marta, Lisboa.
authors.forename: Helena
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Nunes
authors.forename: Nuno
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Banazol
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Martinez
authors.forename: José
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fragata
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003330:Coronary Vessel Anomalies / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans