Thita Pacharapakornpong, Jarupim Soongswang*, Chodchanok Vijarnsorn, Paweena Chungsomprasong, Kritvikrom Durongpisitkul, Prakul Chanthong, Supaluck Kanjanauthai
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.17, No.3, pp. 297-311, 2022, DOI:10.32604/chd.2022.019279
- 03 May 2022
Abstract Background: The survival rate of patients following arterial switch operation (ASO) exceeds 95%, but coronary artery anomalies (CAA) contribute to a 2% incidence of sudden cardiac arrest later in life. Therefore, we aimed to assess abnormal findings of coronary arteries in post-ASO patients. Methods: Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is performed on post-ASO patients who meet institutional criteria. Intraoperative findings of coronary artery patterns were retrospectively reviewed and categorized using the Leiden classification system. Coronary artery anomalies were detected by CCTA and associations with coronary artery compromise were explored. Results: Forty-three patients who had CCTA with a… More >
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