ALCAPA and Tetralogy of Fallots: A Rare Echocardiographic Combination

JOURNAL TITLE: Journal of Perioperative Echocardiography

Author
ISSN
2320-527X
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10034-1086
Volume
6
Issue
2
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
4
Article keywords
Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery, Tetralogy of Fallots, transesophageal echocardiography

Abstract

Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is an uncommon congenital anomaly. We report a rare association of ALCAPA with tetralogy of Fallots (TOF). The physiology, clinical presentation and specific echocardiographic clues that suggest diagnosis in these circumstances can be different from a patient having isolated ALCAPA. In such clinical scenario, the anesthesiologist should able to recognize the echocardiographic features of the coexistence of ALCAPA and be aware of the potential pitfalls.

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