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Anomalous Left Coronary Artery From the Pulmonary Artery (ALCAPA)University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, Kristenhaley{at}hotmail.com Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery, or ALCAPA, is a rare, congenital cardiac anomaly. The condition causes ischemia and, if left untreated, can lead to death. It is important for cardiac sonographers to recognize the signs, symptoms, and sonographic characteristics of ALCAPA. A case of ALCAPA diagnosed by echocardiography is presented.
Key Words: anomalous left coronary artery sonography echocardiography congenital heart disease
Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Vol. 21, No. 2,
142-147 (2005) |
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