Large bilateral coronary artery fistulae.
We describe a case of impressive/large bilateral coronary artery fistulae in a patient who developed transient symptoms of palpitations during pregnancy. As this woman remained asymptomatic and her haemodynamic reserves during multiple pregnancies had been good, it was decided to apply a conservative approach. Consideration, in certain circumstances, should be given as to closure of these fistulae, in view of the potential to develop pulmonary hypertension as a result of a significant cardiovascular shunt.
Wojciuk
Jerzy
J
Bury
Roger W
RW
Roberts
David H
DH
D000328:Adult; D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003330:Coronary Vessel Anomalies / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D016157:Vascular Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*