Journal article
A case report of superior vena cava/right coronary artery fistula secondary to chronic endocarditis
European heart journal. Case reports, Vol.8(5), ytae240
05/01/2024
DOI: 10.1093/ehjcr/ytae240
PMCID: PMC11104665
PMID: 38770406
Abstract
BackgroundCoronary arteriovenous fistulas present an abnormal connection between the coronary arteries and an adjacent systemic or pulmonary vessel. They are rare, representing 0.002% of the general population. The majority is congenital but may additionally occur related to trauma or interventional cardiac procedures.Case summaryWe present the case of a 48-year-old male with a history of untreated bacterial endocarditis developing a right coronary/superior vena cava fistula. We detail the imaging findings of this rare phenomenon to arrive at this diagnosis. We describe his clinical course and the interventions considered, including surgical extraction. Unfortunately, this patient left against medical advice before completing recommended treatment.DiscussionWe present the first documentation of a right coronary/superior vena cava fistula secondary to chronic untreated bacterial endocarditis. Clinicians should be aware of this rare complication.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- A case report of superior vena cava/right coronary artery fistula secondary to chronic endocarditis
- Creators
- Michaela D Kiel - University of IowaSruti Prathivadhi-Bhayankaram - University of IowaArun K Singhal - University of IowaMahi L Ashwath - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- European heart journal. Case reports, Vol.8(5), ytae240
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- DOI
- 10.1093/ehjcr/ytae240
- PMID
- 38770406
- PMCID
- PMC11104665
- eISSN
- 2514-2119
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 05/01/2024
- Academic Unit
- Cardiovascular Medicine; Dental Research; Cardiothoracic Surgery; Internal Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984628051302771
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