Artery anomalies. Medical search. Frequent questions

Coronary arteries (most often two) are normally the only vessels arising immediately above the free margin of aortic valve from the ascending aorta. (medscape.com)
Mutant 1: Cardiovascular defects: Right aortic arch (RAA), hypoplastic ascending aorta and brachiocephalic arteries. (jax.org)
Mutant 2 (Lox gene mutation): Cardiovascular defects: Supravalvular aortic stenosis (narrowed ascending aorta), Thickened great artery walls, Biventricular hypertrophy, and Pulmonary artery branch stenosis. (jax.org)

Introduction: Congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries (cc-TGA) is a congenital heart disease rarely described among adult population, especially if it is associated with other abnormalities such as Ebstein's anomaly and abnormal origin of coronary arteries. (scirp.org)

During the operation, an aberrant middle colic artery was found to be originating from the gastroduodenal artery instead of its usual origin at the superior mesenteric artery. (hindawi.com)
This anomalous middle colic artery has not been previously reported in a live patient. (hindawi.com)
We report a case of a patient found to have an anomalous middle colic artery arising from the gastroduodenal artery during a pancreaticoduodenectomy. (hindawi.com)
The intraoperative discovery of the middle colic artery originating from the gastroduodenal artery is a unique finding. (hindawi.com)
We report a case of a middle colic artery originating from the gastroduodenal artery found during a pancreaticoduodenectomy for a pancreatic cystic mucinous neoplasm. (hindawi.com)
Further meticulous dissection of the aforementioned vessel was now performed, and it was traced into the mesentery of the transverse colon, taking the usual course of the middle colic artery. (hindawi.com)

IVUS consists of cross-sectional imaging of coronary arteries in a catheterization laboratory by advancing a thin probe inside the vascular lumen, obtaining precise in-vivo information about degree of area stenosis in different arterial segments, providing a solid basis for treatment strategies. (wikipedia.org)
Patients with an anterior communicating artery (AcoA) and a posterior communicating artery (PcoA) that supply the hemisphere distal to a severe ICA stenosis have a risk of transient ischemic attack (TIA) and stroke that is lower than that of patients without such collaterals ( 1 ). (ajnr.org)

Tricuspid valve is abnormal with varying degrees of apical displacement into the ventricular cavity resembling Ebstein's anomaly [3]. (scirp.org)

The computed tomography corroborated these findings and additionally showed a left superior vena cava and an abnormal origin of the coronary arteries. (scirp.org)
The amplitude of the abnormal muscle responses (AMR) disappeared immediately after complete transposition of the offending artery . (bvsalud.org)
Pathological examination of the heart and great arteries was performed in 112 chromosomally abnormal fetuses after surgical termination of pregnancy at 11-16 weeks of gestation. (nih.gov)
The abnormal origin of the right coronary artery from the left aortic sinus coursing between the aorta and the pulmonary trunk is a rare congenital anomaly. (scirp.org)

A2 Anomaly Associated with Anterior Cerebral Artery Aneurysm. (the-jcen.org)
Seven cases of A2 anomaly including azygous A2 and accessory A2 were observed during aneurysm surgery. (the-jcen.org)
The recognition of the anatomic variations prior to clip placement for anterior cerebral artery aneurysm is emphasized. (the-jcen.org)
Ruptured aneurysm associated with a twig-like middle cerebral artery: An illustrative case report. (iasp-pain.org)

In 90% of patients, the RCA supplies the posterior descending coronary artery branch at the crux of the heart, which supplies the atrioventricular (AV) node and the posterior aspect of the interventricular septum. (medscape.com)
Should the Cx coronary reach the crux of the heart and supply the posterior descending coronary artery, the left coronary system would be termed dominant. (medscape.com)
For instance, the posterior descending artery may originate from the left anterior descending artery and thus, acute occlusion of the LAD may result in inferior ST-segment elevation in addition to anterior ST elevation and lead to wall motion abnormalities in the inferior wall as well as the anterior segments. (cardiovillage.com)
Angiography performed immediately after the third attack displayed an embolus in the right posterior cerebral artery. (elsevierpure.com)
Hemifacial Spasm Caused by Vascular Compression of the Anterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery-Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery Common Trunk Anomaly at the Cisternal Portion of the Facial Nerve: A Case Report. (bvsalud.org)
W report the first case of hemifacial spasm (HFS) caused by vascular compression of the anterior inferior cerebellar artery (AICA)-posterior inferior cerebellar artery ( PICA ) common trunk anomaly at the cisternal portion of cranial nerve VII (CN VII). (bvsalud.org)
The inferior thyroid artery is a branch of the thyrocervical trunk (85%) or subclavian artery (15%) and ascends to enter the thyroid gland on its posterior surface, as well as supplying both the superior and inferior parathyroid glands 1 . (radiopaedia.org)

The most common type of coronary anomaly associated with SCD is the false origin of the left coronary artery with subsequent run between the aorta and the pulmonary artery. (uni-saarland.de)

Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is a noninvasive method to image the coronary arteries. (medscape.com)
Computed tomography angiography revealed an AICA- PICA common trunk anomaly with a dominant PICA , with the rostral branch of the AICA- PICA common trunk anomaly compressing the CN VII at the cisternal portion. (bvsalud.org)
Coronary artery anomalies in 126,595 patients undergoing coronary angiography. (scirp.org)
Coronary artery anomalies: Assessment with free-breathing three-dimensional coronary MR angiography. (scirp.org)
We sought to determine the anatomic characteristics of coronary arteries arising from an anomalous location (CAAL) detected on coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) and assess the impact of high-risk anatomic characteristics on patient management and outcomes. (springer.com)
Xu H, Zhu Y, Zhu X, Tang L, Xu Y (2012) Anomalous coronary arteries: depiction at dual-source computed tomographic coronary angiography. (springer.com)
Opolski MP, Pregowski J, Kruk M et al (2013) Prevalence and characteristics of coronary anomalies originating from the opposite sinus of valsalva in 8,522 patients referred for coronary computed tomography angiography. (springer.com)

We perform detailed anatomic, functional, and physiologic imaging of the coronary arteries, myocardium, cardiac chambers, valves, aorta, pulmonary arteries, and pericardium using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) in adults and pediatric patients suffering from a broad range of congenital and acquired cardiac diseases. (ohsu.edu)
In patients with recurrent strokes in one vascular territory the presence of a symptomatic anatomic bone or cartilage anomaly may be considered as a differential diagnosis after sufficient exclusion of competing etiologies of an ischemic stroke," they conclude. (medscape.com)

Hepatic artery variations occur in about one-fourth of the population, are frequent questions on standardized surgery exams, and are often discussed on teaching rounds with an attending surgeon. (hindawi.com)
Considering that one-fourth of the patients could have an anomalous hepatic artery and that laparoscopic cholecystectomy is one of the most frequent general surgery operations in the United States, failure to recognize the presence of an anomalous artery could have devastating consequences. (hindawi.com)

A giant left circumflex coronary artery-right atrium arteriovenous fistula detected by multislice spiral computed tomography. (scirp.org)

Coronary arteriovenous fistulas are anomalies at the termination consisting of an anomalous connection of coronary arteries to coronary veins, veins of the pulmonary or systemic circulations, or to any cardiac cavity. (wikipedia.org)
Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) is an excellent tool to identify coronary artery anomalies with a significantly higher diagnostic accuracy than standard echocardiography. (wikipedia.org)
The Latin term corona, or crown, aptly describes coronary arteries that supply cardiac parenchyma with nutrient blood flow. (medscape.com)
This is where the artery connects to another part of the heart , such as a cardiac chamber. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Doctors may recommend surgery for people with high risk anomalies to fix the anomaly and help prevent a heart attack or sudden cardiac death. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Taylor AJ, Rogan KM, Virmani R. Sudden cardiac death associated with isolated congenital coronary artery ano- malies. (scirp.org)

This displaced septum protrudes into the pulmonary outflow tract, often resulting in obstruction and hypoplasia of the downstream structures, including the pulmonary valve, main pulmonary artery, and branch pulmonary arteries. (msdmanuals.com)

We present a rare case of an adult woman with L-TGA associated with Ebstein's anomaly, left superior vena cava and pulmonary hypertension diagnosed by non-invasive imaging and computed tomography. (scirp.org)
Detection of coronary artery stenoses by contrast-enhanced, retrospectively electrocardiographically-gated, multislice spiral computed tomography. (scirp.org)
Schmitt R, Froehner S, Brunn J et al (2005) Congenital anomalies of the coronary arteries: imaging with contrast- enhanced, multidetector computed tomography. (springer.com)

Importantly, coronary artery anomalies are a cause of sudden death in young athletes in the absence of additional heart abnormalities. (medscape.com)

3) A2 기형 중 양측 대뇌반구로 관류되는 단일 전대뇌동맥을 기전대뇌동맥이라 하며 2개의 정상 전대뇌동맥에 추가로 전교통동맥에서 유래하는 A2를 부전대뇌동맥이라 하는데, 후자는 뇌량의 정중동맥(median artery of corpus callosum), 내측전대뇌동맥(medial anterior cerebral artery), 상뇌량동맥(superior callosal artery), 제삼전대뇌동맥(third A2 artery), 삼중기형전대뇌동맥(triplicated anterior cerebral artery)등 여러가지 이름으로 불리기도 한다. (the-jcen.org)

Visible collaterals of the circle of Willis on MR angiograms are able to supply collateral flow in the presence of carotid artery obstruction. (ajnr.org)
The circle of Willis, located at the base of the brain, provides the main route for collateral blood flow in severe occlusive disease of the internal carotid artery (ICA). (ajnr.org)
The prognostic value of functioning intracranial collaterals in patients with occlusive disease of the carotid artery is the subject of ongoing studies ( 2 ). (ajnr.org)

Vertebral artery (VA) occlusion by rotation of the head is uncommon, but can result from mechanical compression of the artery, trauma, or atlantoaxial instability. (elsevierpure.com)
and VA, vertebral artery. (ajnr.org)

Most coronary anomalies are asymptomatic and represent incidental findings. (uni-saarland.de)

Acute inferior myocardial infarction and coronary spasm in a patient with an anomalous origin of the right coronary artery from the left sinus of Valsalva. (scirp.org)

The left-sided atrioventricular valve, in this case, the tricuspid valve, showed apical displacement of the septal valve suggesting Ebstein's anomaly. (scirp.org)
Ostium secundum atrial septal defect of 1.1 cm with left to right shunt, great vessels side to side, the pulmonary artery located to the right and aorta to the left. (scirp.org)
Patients with ectopic origin of the first septal perforator from the right coronary artery may have a septal infarction pattern on ECG despite a right coronary occlusion. (cardiovillage.com)

Occipital bone anomalies rarely cause rotational VA occlusion, and patients with nontraumatic intermittent occlusion of the VA usually present with compromised vertebrobasilar flow. (elsevierpure.com)
Surgical decompression of the VA resulted in complete resolution of rotational occlusion of the artery. (elsevierpure.com)
An occipital bone anomaly can cause rotational VA occlusion at the craniovertebral junction in patients who present with repeated embolic strokes resulting from injury to the arterial wall. (elsevierpure.com)

7) 2 major anomaly of the systemic and/or pulmonary veins, as in the heterotaxy syndrome with asplenia. (nih.gov)

The right coronary artery (RCA) most commonly arises separately from an ostium just below the sinotubular junction of the right (right anterior) sinus of Valsalva. (medscape.com)
The sinus node artery arises from the proximal RCA in approximately 50% of patients. (medscape.com)
The left coronary artery (LCA) arises from the mid position of the left (left anterior) sinus of Valsalva (sinuses on either side of the point of aortic and pulmonary commissural contact) just above the level of the free margin of the aortic valve leaflet and generally below the sinotubular junction. (medscape.com)
N. Söylemez, R. Demirbağ, T. Hazırolan and O. AkpınarP, "Anomalous Origin of the Right Coronary Artery from the Left Sinus Valsalva with Coronary Ectasia," International Journal of Clinical Medicine , Vol. 2 No. 3, 2011, pp. 269-271. (scirp.org)
The prevalence of CAAL was 1.14 % (114 of 9,974), with 36 (32 %) having anomalous right coronary artery from left coronary sinus, 71 (62 %) having anomalous left coronary artery from right coronary sinus and 7 (6 %) having a coronary artery arising outside coronary sinuses. (springer.com)
Lee HJ, Hong YJ, Kim HY et al (2011) Prevalence and anomalous origin of the right coronary artery from the left coronary sinus with an interarterial course: subtypes and clinical importance. (springer.com)

Most coronary artery anomalies are benign, incidental findings that do not require treatment. (medicalnewstoday.com)

Congenital heart disease refers to living with the effects of being born with heart anomalies. (maximhealthcare.com)

This case report describes an extremely rare vascular anomaly encountered during a pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple operation). (hindawi.com)
A vascular anomaly specialist should check VMs in sensitive areas, such as the face, neck, hands, or feet or those that affect internal organs. (akronchildrens.org)

Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a persistence of the fetal connection (ductus arteriosus) between the aorta and pulmonary artery after birth. (msdmanuals.com)

Knowledge of physiology, normal and variant anatomy, and anomalies of coronary circulation is an increasingly vital component in managing congenital and acquired pediatric heart disease. (medscape.com)
The normal anatomy of the coronary arteries is shown in the image below. (medscape.com)
Normal anatomy of coronary arteries, viewed from above with the atria removed. (medscape.com)
A major group of coronary anomalies includes anomalies of intrinsic coronary arterial anatomy. (cardiovillage.com)

If the artery arises from the subclavian artery, it may be known as the accessory inferior thyroid artery. (radiopaedia.org)

These consist of congenital ectasia or aneurysmal dilation of the artery, absence or hypoplasia of an artery, intramyocardial segments or myocardial "bridge," and anomalous distributions. (cardiovillage.com)

By far the most important consequences of rubella are the abortions, miscarriages, stillbirths, and fetal anomalies that result from rubella infection in early pregnancy, especially in the first trimester. (cdc.gov)

anomalies at the termination (such as coronary arteriovenous fistulas). (wikipedia.org)

Coronary anomalies are rare congenital malformations and characterised by an atypical origin of the right or left coronary artery. (uni-saarland.de)
it is now evident that this anomaly can be associated with atypical chest pain, myocardial ischemia, and sudden death. (scirp.org)

Some people are born with structural anomalies in their heart valves or in the walls. (dan.org)
An unusual cause of ischemic stroke - the presence of structural bone and cartilage anomalies which cause mechanical stress to arteries supplying the brain - has been highlighted in a new case series. (medscape.com)
Primary endocardial fibroelastosis is not associated with any significant structural anomaly of the heart. (medscape.com)

Inter = intermedius branch of the left coronary artery. (medscape.com)
The left coronary ostium is usually single, giving rise to a short, common LCA trunk that branches into the left anterior descending (LAD) and circumflex (Cx) coronary arteries. (medscape.com)
Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a heart defect. (medlineplus.gov)
The left coronary artery (LCA), which carries blood to the heart muscle, begins from the pulmonary artery instead of the aorta. (medlineplus.gov)

In addition to conventional static imaging, dynamic imaging modalities with the patients' head in a fixed rotation or reclination has been shown to be useful as this enables the detection of a compressive effect on brain supplying arteries caused by head movement. (medscape.com)

According to the literature, there are few reports of L-TGA associated with Ebstein's anomaly in adult population, given that the majority of patients die within the first years of life if they are not surgically treated. (scirp.org)
Two case reports of patients with diagnosed congenital absence of the left branch of pulmonary artery have been presented. (archivesofmedicalscience.com)
Haramati LB, Glickstein JS, Issenberg H Haramati N, Crooke GA. MR imaging and CT of vascular anomalies and connections in patients with congenital heart disease: Significance in surgical planning. (scirp.org)
Fluoroscopic Guidance for Femoral Artery Access-Pushing Patients Out of the Plane Without a Parachute? (pennmedicine.org)
In a seminal phase 2 trial of 57 patients with complex vascular anomalies who were aged 0-29 years, 47 patients had a partial response, 3 patients had stable disease, and 7 patients had progressive disease. (medscape.com)
Identification of the intracranial collaterals assists in identifying patients with severe occlusive disease of the internal carotid arteries who are at lower risk of transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) and stroke. (ajnr.org)
They note that it has previously been suggested that ischemic strokes based on bone or cartilage anomalies are more common in the relatively young patients with stroke, which is in line to their current patient data (mean age, 55 years), but this may reflect a selection bias. (medscape.com)

Twenty-nine percent of all hands examined had two to five anomalies/variations per tunnel, whereas another 27% had one anomaly or variation per tunnel. (cdc.gov)

Krasuski RA, Magyar D, Hart S et al (2011) Long-term outcome and impact of surgery on adults with coronary arteries originating from the opposite coronary cusp. (springer.com)
Broillet said the boy had an undiagnosed heart condition, a congenital anomaly in a coronary artery, that was treatable with surgery. (latimes.com)

Malformations can be isolated disorders of one or more blood vessel types (veins, arteries, capillaries or lymphatics), or they can be one part of syndromic disorders. (medscape.com)
These are problems that happen when blood vessels (arteries, veins, or lymphatic vessels) don't develop as they should. (akronchildrens.org)
This complicated disorder includes a combination of vascular anomalies, overgrowth of bone and other tissues, and varicose veins. (akronchildrens.org)

An anomalous coronary artery (ACA) is the medical term for a developmental abnormality of a coronary artery. (medicalnewstoday.com)

The pulmonary valve, between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery. (dan.org)

In athletes older than 35 years (also rarely in younger ones) coronary artery disease is the predominant cause of sudden death. (uni-saarland.de)

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Angiography7

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Hepatic artery2

Circumflex corona1

Cardiac6

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Heart anomalies1

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