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Finocchiaro G, Westaby J, Sheppard MN, Papadakis M, Sharma S. Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes: JACC State-of-the-Art Review. J Am Coll Cardiol 2024; 83:350-370. [PMID: 38199713 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.10.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/06/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
Abstract
Athletes epitomize the healthiest segment of society. Despite this premise, sudden cardiac death may occur in apparently healthy athletes, attracting significant attention not only in the medical community but also in laypersons and media. The incidence of sudden cardiac death is variably reported, and epidemiological burden differs among cohorts. Athletes appear to be at risk of developing fatal arrhythmias when harboring a quiescent cardiac disorder. Primary cardiomyopathies, ion channelopathies, and coronary artery anomalies are prevalent causes in young individuals. Cardiac assessment of athletes can be challenging because these individuals exhibit a plethora of electrical, structural, and functional physiological changes that overlap with cardiac pathology. A diagnosis of cardiac disease in a young athlete is not necessarily an indication to terminate competition and sports participation. International guidelines, traditionally focused on disqualification of individuals with cardiac disease, have recently adopted a more liberal attitude, based on a careful assessment of the risk and on a shared-decision making approach.
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- Gherardo Finocchiaro
- Cardiovascular Sciences Research Centre, St George's, University of London, London, United Kingdom
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- Cardiovascular Sciences Research Centre, St George's, University of London, London, United Kingdom
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- Cardiovascular Sciences Research Centre, St George's, University of London, London, United Kingdom
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- Cardiovascular Sciences Research Centre, St George's, University of London, London, United Kingdom
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- Cardiovascular Sciences Research Centre, St George's, University of London, London, United Kingdom.
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Dotka M, Małek ŁA. Myocardial Infarction in Young Athletes. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:2473. [PMID: 37568836 PMCID: PMC10417275 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13152473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Myocardial infarction (MI) in young athletes is very rare but can have serious consequences, including sudden cardiac death (SCD), an increased proarrhythmic burden in future life, and/or heart failure. We present two cases of young athletes with MI. They did not have previous symptoms, traditional risk factors, or a family history of MI. One case involves a 37-year-old male amateur athlete who experienced two MI following intense physical exertion, likely due to the erosion of an insignificant atherosclerotic plaque caused by a sudden increase in blood pressure during exercise. The second case describes a 36-year-old male semi-professional runner who collapsed at the finish line of a half-marathon and was diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The heart's oxygen demand-supply mismatch during intensive exercise led to MI. Following the case presentation, we discuss the most common causes of MI in young athletes and their mechanisms, including spontaneous coronary artery dissection, chest trauma, abnormalities of the coronary arteries, coronary artery spasm, plaque erosion, hypercoagulability, left ventricular hypertrophy, and anabolic steroids use.
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- Mariusz Dotka
- Faculty of Medicine, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 61-701 Poznań, Poland;
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- Faculty of Rehabilitation, University of Physical Activity in Warsaw, 01-968 Warsaw, Poland
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Cocco N, Madonna R, Cammalleri V, Cocco G, De Stefano D, Ricciardi D, Grigioni F, Ussia GP. Percutaneous treatment of a CTO in an anomalous right coronary artery: A rupture paved the way for new insights. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:916616. [PMID: 35966553 PMCID: PMC9372292 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.916616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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An anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery (AAOCA) from the opposite sinus, with an interarterial course, has been associated with an increased risk of myocardial ischemia and sudden death. As the exact pathophysiology of AAOCA is not well understood, the clinical management is also not well defined. With increased use of non-invasive imaging, the diagnosis of AAOCA is increasing and the association of anomalous origin and atherosclerotic disease is becoming a more important topic. We report a rare case of AAOCA chronic total occlusion (CTO). A 40-year-old Caucasian man was referred for invasive coronary angiography (ICA) due to typical chest pain and positive myocardial scintigraphy. ICA demonstrated CTO of an anomalous right coronary artery (ARCA) originating from the left side of the ascending aorta with an interarterial course. There was no lesion in the left coronary artery. During the procedure, unexpected rupture of the coronary artery occurred after dilatation with a small balloon at low pressure. The complication in this case was handled with good procedural final result but was an occasion for a food for thought. Coronary artery perforations are rare but life-threatening procedural complications that are usually caused by predisposing anatomical and procedural factors. We issue a warning on the risk of complications during complex percutaneous coronary intervention of these arteries, and we reconsidered the pathophysiology of the anomaly in a way that could change the approach to the disease. Based on this complication, we hypothesized that the wall of the artery could be fragile due to histopathological alterations, which could have a role in the pathophysiology of coronary malignancy. Future autopsy studies should be focused on the analysis of the arterial wall of the patient affected by sudden death with this anomaly.
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- Nino Cocco
- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Cardiology Division, Department of Surgical, Medical, Molecular Pathology and Critical Care, University of Pisa, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Pisana Ospedale di Cisanello, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Ultrasound in Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences, University of Chieti G D'Annunzio, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Paratz ED, van Heusden A, Zentner D, Morgan N, Smith K, Ball J, Thompson T, James P, Connell V, Pflaumer A, Semsarian C, Ingles J, Stub D, Parsons S, La Gerche A. Prevalence of Coronary Artery Anomalies in Young and Middle-Aged Sudden Cardiac Death Victims (from a Prospective State-Wide Registry). Am J Cardiol 2022; 175:127-130. [PMID: 35662474 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2022.03.055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Revised: 03/10/2022] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Coronary artery anomalies (CAAs) have been previously implicated as a major cause of young sudden cardiac death (SCD), particularly in exercise-related SCD, with a prevalence of up to 33%. A state-wide prospective out-of-hospital cardiac arrest registry identified all patients aged 1 to 50 years who experienced an SCD and underwent autopsy from April 2019 to April 2021. Rates of normal anatomy, normal variants, and CAAs were identified, and circumstances and causes of death for patients with CAAs examined. Of 1,477 patients who experienced cardiac arrest during the study period, 490 underwent autopsy and were confirmed to have experienced SCD. Of these 490 patients, 5 (1%) had a CAA identified, with 3 having anomalies of coronary origin and 2 having anomalies of coronary course. In no cases were the CAA deemed responsible for the SCD. In 2 cases, severe coronary disease and intra-coronary thrombus with histological evidence of acute myocardial infarction were identified. In the third, critical coronary disease was found, the fourth had an unrelated thoracic aortic dissection, and the fifth had cardiomegaly in the setting of illicit drug use. Of 27 patients who experienced their SCD during exercise, only 1 had a CAA identified (the patient with thoracic aortic dissection). In conclusion, in this prospective cohort of consecutive young patients with SCD who underwent autopsy, CAAs occurred in 1% of patients and did not cause any deaths. The role of CAAs in causing young and middle-aged SCD appears to be less significant than previously hypothesized.
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Relationship between impaired repolarization parameters and poor cardiovascular clinical outcomes in patients with potentially serious coronary artery anomalies. Coron Artery Dis 2021; 31:e27-e36. [PMID: 34010185 DOI: 10.1097/mca.0000000000001061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Congenital coronary artery anomalies (CCAAs) have the potential for life-threatening complications, including malignant ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death (SCD). In this study, we aimed to evaluate the relationship between impaired repolarization parameters and poor cardiovascular clinical outcomes in patients with potentially serious CCAAs. METHODS This retrospective study included 85 potentially serious CCAA patients (mean age: 54.7 ± 13.6 years; male:44) who were diagnosed with conventional and coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA). All patients underwent transthoracic echocardiography and 12-lead surface electrocardiography. Cardiac events were defined as sustained ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation, syncope, cardiac arrest and SCD. RESULTS The presence of interarterial course (IAC) was confirmed by CCTA in 37 (43.5%) patients. During a median follow-up time of 24 (18-50) months, a total of 11 (12.9%) patients experienced cardiac events. The presence of IAC was significantly more frequent and Tp-e interval, Tp-e/QTc ratio and frontal QRS/T angle (fQRSTa) were significantly greater in patients with poor clinical outcomes. Moreover, the presence of IAC, high Tp-e/QTc ratio and high fQRSTa were found to be independent predictors of poor clinical outcomes and decreased long-term cardiac event-free survival in these patients. A net reclassification index was +1.0 for the Tp-e/QTc ratio and +1.3 for fQRSTa which were confirmable for additional predictability of these repolarization abnormalities. CONCLUSION Impaired repolarization parameters, including wider fQRSTa, prolonged Tp-e interval, and increased Tp-e/QTc ratio, and IAC may be associated with poor cardiovascular clinical outcomes in potentially serious CCAA patients.
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Sheppard MN. Sudden Death in Congenital Heart Disease: The Role of the Autopsy in Determining the Actual Cause. J Cardiovasc Dev Dis 2020; 7:E58. [PMID: 33339230 PMCID: PMC7766481 DOI: 10.3390/jcdd7040058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2020] [Revised: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 12/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Congenital heart defects (CHDs) have undergone a large change in epidemiology due to prenatal screening and improved outcomes with surgery and percutaneous procedures. In patients with complex CHD there is an increased risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD) and up to 11% of all SCDs in the young occur in people with CHD. It is essential for clinicians to be aware of the risk factors, and for all patients to be followed up in specialised centres. When an SCD occurs, it is important that an autopsy is done and for the pathologist to have an in-depth knowledge of the particular defect and the corrective surgical techniques employed, as well as any complications due to these procedures. Both pathologist and cardiologist should work closely together to explain the cause of death to the family. A terminal cardiac arrhythmia explains many of the SCD cases, often with underlying cardiac fibrosis due to previous procedures. SCD may also be the first presentation of CHD, so great care is required when examining such cases and referral for a detailed expert opinion is recommended in all CHD-SCD cases.
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- Mary N Sheppard
- CRY Unit of Cardiovascular Pathology, Molecular and Clinical Sciences Research Institute, St. George's Medical School, St. George's University of London, London SW17 0RE, UK
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Tso J, Turner CG, Kim JH. A Hidden Threat: Anomalous Aortic Origins of the Coronary Arteries in Athletes. CURRENT TREATMENT OPTIONS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE 2020; 22. [PMID: 34177246 DOI: 10.1007/s11936-020-00859-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Purpose of Review Anomalous aortic origins of the coronary arteries (AAOCA) are a primary cause of sudden cardiac death in athletes. This review will detail the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and risk stratification of AAOCA, while also highlighting return-to-play considerations for athletes. Recent Findings Sport pre-participation cardiovascular screening methods lack sensitivity and specificity in the identification of AAOCA. For the symptomatic athlete, clinicians must maintain a heightened clinical suspicion for AAOCA in order to proceed with appropriate cardiac imaging and functional assessments. Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery with an interarterial course is considered high-risk and requires sport restriction until surgical correction. In contrast, risks associated with anomalous origin of the right coronary artery are controversial, thus management and sports eligibility decisions may incorporate principles of shared-decision making. Summary Management options for athletes with AAOCA are complex, requiring a comprehensive clinical evaluation. While advances in multimodality cardiovascular imaging and physiologic functional assessments have improved AAOCA risk stratification, best practice treatment strategies for some AAOCA subtypes remain uncertain. As such, clinical management and sport eligibility decisions require an individualized approach. Future prospective data will guide optimization of treatment strategies for athletes with AAOCA.
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- Jason Tso
- Division of Cardiology, Emory Clinical Cardiology Research Institute, Atlanta, GA
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- Division of Cardiology, Emory Clinical Cardiology Research Institute, Atlanta, GA
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- Division of Cardiology, Emory Clinical Cardiology Research Institute, Atlanta, GA
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Abdalla KM, Aleshawi AJ, Hinawi Y, Bani Hani D, Ababneh AA. Coronary artery anomalies in patients with zero calcium score: A new evidence supports the 2016-NICE guidance. Eur J Radiol Open 2020; 7:100211. [PMID: 33102633 PMCID: PMC7569408 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejro.2019.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2019] [Revised: 12/13/2019] [Accepted: 12/15/2019] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Background Currently, guidelines from around the world endorse measurement of coronary artery calcium (CAC) to improve clinical risk prediction in appropriately selected asymptomatic and stable symptomatic individuals. A CAC score of zero may discourage from further testing as coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA). We investigate the presence of malignant coronary artery anomalies (CAA)s among stable symptomatic patients with zero CAC. Methods A total of 281 individuals' information was obtained. These individuals had low to intermediate pre-test probability of coronary artery disease, complained of stable typical or atypical chest pain, were not known to have CAD, and had CAC scan score of zero. After investigating the CCTA, Angelini's classification system for CAA was utilized in adapted form to determine the presence, the class and type of the CAA. Results The CAAs were detected in 16 (5.7 %) patients on CCTA, 15 (8.1 %) of them were below 45 years. The mean age for patients with CAAs was 31.8. According to Angelini classification system, most of the detected CAAs were malignant such as the origination of the coronary artery from the opposite sinus with arterial course between the aortic and pulmonary trunks and the intramural muscular bridge course. Conclusion It is preferable to perform CCTA in young patients with cardiac symptoms, especially in Asian and Middle Eastern countries even of the CAC score is zero.
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- Khalid M Abdalla
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan
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- Intern, King Abdullah University Hospital, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan
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- Department of Anesthesia, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan
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- Department Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid 22110, Jordan
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Borjesson M, Dellborg M, Niebauer J, LaGerche A, Schmied C, Solberg EE, Halle M, Adami PE, Biffi A, Carré F, Caselli S, Papadakis M, Pressler A, Rasmusen H, Serratosa L, Sharma S, van Buuren F, Pelliccia A. Brief recommendations for participation in leisure time or competitive sports in athletes-patients with coronary artery disease: Summary of a Position Statement from the Sports Cardiology Section of the European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC). Eur J Prev Cardiol 2019; 27:770-776. [PMID: 31514519 DOI: 10.1177/2047487319876186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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This paper presents a brief summary of the recommendations from the Sports Cardiology section of the European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC) on sports-participation in patients with coronary artery disease, coronary artery anomalies or spontaneous dissection of the coronary arteries, all entities being associated with myocardial ischaemia.1 Given the wealth of evidence supporting the benefits of exercise for primary and secondary prevention of coronary artery disease, individuals should be restricted from competitive sport only when a substantial risk of adverse event or disease progression is present. These recommendations aim to encourage regular physical activity including participation in sports and, with reasonable precaution, ensure a high level of safety for all individuals with coronary artery disease. The present document is based on available current evidence, but in most instances because of lack of evidence, also on clinical experience and expert opinion.
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- Mats Borjesson
- Centre for Health and Performance (CHP), Department of Food, Nutrition and Sport Sciences, Gothenburg University, Sweden.,Department of Neuroscience and Physiology, Gothenburg University, Gothenburg, Sweden.,Department of Medicine, Sahlgrenska University Hospital/Östra, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Medicine, Sahlgrenska University Hospital/Östra, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- University Institute of Sports Medicine, Prevention and Rehabilitation, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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- Kardiologisches Ambulatorium, Sportmedizin/Sportkardiologie, Universitäres Herzzentrum Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Medicine, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Prevention and Sports Medicine, University Hospital' Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, ESC/EAPC Certified Centre for Sports Cardiology, German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK), partner site Munich Heart Alliance, Germany
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- Institute for Sports Medicine and Science, Italian Olympic Committee, Rome, Italy
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- Institute for Sports Medicine and Science, Italian Olympic Committee, Rome, Italy
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- Sport Medicine Department-Rennes University Hospital, LTSI INSERM UMR 1099, France
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- Institute for Sports Medicine and Science, Italian Olympic Committee, Rome, Italy.,Ospedale San Pietro Fatebenefratelli, Rome, Italy
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- Cardiology Clinical Academic Group, St George's, University of London, UK
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- Centre for General, Sports and Preventive Cardiology, Munich, Germany.,Department of Prevention, Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, Technical University of Munich, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Bisbebjerg University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Hospital Universitario Quironsalud Madrid, Spain.,Ripoll y De Prado Sport Clinic, FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, Madrid, Spain
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- Cardiology Clinical Academic Group, St George's, University of London, UK
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- Catholic Hospital Southwestfalia, St. Martinus-Hospital Olpe, Germany
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- Institute for Sports Medicine and Science, Italian Olympic Committee, Rome, Italy
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Gerling S, Loose O, Zant R, Michel H, Melter M, Gündisch C, Krutsch V, Krutsch W. Echocardiographic diagnosis of congenital coronary artery abnormalities in a continuous series of adolescent football players. Eur J Prev Cardiol 2019; 26:988-994. [DOI: 10.1177/2047487319825520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background Sudden cardiac death (SCD) in children and adolescents is rare. Several studies have reported a higher risk of SCD during athletic competition. High risk congenital coronary artery abnormalities are the second leading cause of SCD in young athletes in the USA. Echocardiographic assessment of coronary arteries has not been routinely used in screening programmes for junior athletes so far. Design Prospective cohort study in 1045 consecutive adolescent elite football players. Methods All athletes underwent a standardized cardiovascular screening protocol with a medical history, a physical examination, 12-lead resting electrocardiogram and a complete transthoracic 2D-echocardiography. Results Two athletes (0.19%) showed a high-risk coronary artery abnormality (CAA) with a right coronary artery originating abnormal from the aorta and coursing inter-arterial. Low-risk CAAs were found in 16 athletes (1.53%). There was an ectasia of the left coronary artery (+3.9z and +4.3z) and a fistula from the left coronary artery in two cases (0.19%), respectively. In 1.05% ( n = 11) we found a high take-off (2.3–6.8 mm) and in one case (0.096%) there was a tangential take-off of the right main coronary artery. Variants of coronary arterial anatomy were identified in 335 of 1045 athletes (32.06%). Conclusion Basic pre-participation screening tests including 12-lead or exercise electrocardiogram do not safely identify high-risk CAAs. In adolescent athletes an expert cardiologist is able to describe the origin and the proximal course of the coronary arteries and identify major abnormalities in most of the cases by transthoracic 2D-echocardiography.
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- Stephan Gerling
- Deparment of Paediatrics, University Children's Hospital Regensburg (KUNO), Germany
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- Department of Paediatric Surgery, Hospital Barmherzige Brüder, Regensburg, Germany
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- Deparment of Paediatrics, University Children's Hospital Regensburg (KUNO), Germany
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- Deparment of Paediatrics, University Children's Hospital Regensburg (KUNO), Germany
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- Deparment of Paediatrics, University Children's Hospital Regensburg (KUNO), Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Paracelsus Medical University Nuremberg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Regensburg, Germany
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Finocchiaro G, Behr ER, Tanzarella G, Papadakis M, Malhotra A, Dhutia H, Miles C, Diemberger I, Sharma S, Sheppard MN. Anomalous Coronary Artery Origin and Sudden Cardiac Death: Clinical and Pathological Insights From a National Pathology Registry. JACC Clin Electrophysiol 2019; 5:516-522. [PMID: 31000108 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacep.2018.11.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2018] [Revised: 11/27/2018] [Accepted: 11/27/2018] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study sought to describe the clinical and pathological features of anomalous origin of a coronary artery (AOCA) in sudden cardiac death (SCD) victims. BACKGROUND AOCA from the inappropriate sinus of Valsalva or from the pulmonary artery is increasingly diagnosed with current imaging techniques. AOCA is a possible cause of SCD. METHODS We reviewed a database of 5,100 consecutive cases of SCD referred to our specialist cardiac pathology center between January 1994 and March 2017 and identified a subgroup of 30 cases (0.6%) with AOCA. All cases underwent detailed post-mortem evaluation including histological analysis by an expert cardiac pathologist. Clinical information was obtained from referring coroners. RESULTS The mean age was 28 ± 16 years and 23 individuals were male (77%). In 8 cases (27%), SCD occurred before 18 years of age. Cardiac symptoms were present in 11 individuals (37%), and syncope was the most common (n = 6, 20%). Anomalous left coronary artery arising from the right sinus of Valsalva (ALCA) with interarterial course (n = 11) and anomalous right coronary artery arising from the left sinus of Valsalva (ARCA) with interarterial course (n = 11) were the most common found. ALCA arising from pulmonary artery was present in 7 cases, whereas in 1 case, the left coronary artery arose from the noncoronary cusp. Left ventricular fibrosis was reported in 11 cases (37%) and was mainly subendocardial. There was evidence of acute infarction in 2 cases. Death occurred during exercise or emotional stress in 15 (50%) cases. The AOCA variant where death occurred more frequently during physical activity was ALCA (8 of 11, 73%), followed by ALCA arising from pulmonary artery (4 of 7, 57%) and ARCA (2 of 11, 18%). CONCLUSIONS AOCA is a rare cause of SCD. ALCA and ARCA with interarterial course are the most common anatomical variants recognized at the postmortem of SCD victims. ALCA is more commonly associated with death during exercise. Cardiac arrhythmias causing sudden death seem most likely in the cases without overt myocardial damage.
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- Gherardo Finocchiaro
- Cardiovascular Sciences Research Centre, St. George's, University of London, London, United Kingdom
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- Cardiovascular Sciences Research Centre, St. George's, University of London, London, United Kingdom
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- Cardiovascular Sciences Research Centre, St. George's, University of London, London, United Kingdom; Istituto di Cardiologia, Ospedale Sant'Orsola-Malpighi, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Sciences Research Centre, St. George's, University of London, London, United Kingdom
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- Cardiovascular Sciences Research Centre, St. George's, University of London, London, United Kingdom
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- Cardiovascular Sciences Research Centre, St. George's, University of London, London, United Kingdom
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- Cardiovascular Sciences Research Centre, St. George's, University of London, London, United Kingdom
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- Istituto di Cardiologia, Ospedale Sant'Orsola-Malpighi, Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Cardiovascular Sciences Research Centre, St. George's, University of London, London, United Kingdom
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- Cardiovascular Pathology Department, St. George's, University of London, London, United Kingdom.
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Borjesson M, Dellborg M, Niebauer J, LaGerche A, Schmied C, Solberg EE, Halle M, Adami E, Biffi A, Carré F, Caselli S, Papadakis M, Pressler A, Rasmusen H, Serratosa L, Sharma S, van Buuren F, Pelliccia A. Recommendations for participation in leisure time or competitive sports in athletes-patients with coronary artery disease: a position statement from the Sports Cardiology Section of the European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC). Eur Heart J 2018; 40:13-18. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehy408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2018] [Accepted: 06/26/2018] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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- Mats Borjesson
- Department of Food, Nutrition and Sports Science, Gothenburg University, Skånegatan 14b, Göteborg, Sweden
- Department of Neuroscience and Physiology, Gothenburg University and Sahlgrenska University Hospital/Östra, Diagnosvägen 11, Göteborg, Sweden
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- Department of Medicine, Sahlgrenska University Hospital/Östra, Diagnosvägen 11, Göteborg, Sweden
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- University Institute of Sports Medicine, Prevention and Rehabilitation, Paracelsus Medical University, Strubergasse 21, Salzburg, Austria
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- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, 99 Commercial Road, Melbourne VIC, Australia
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- Kardiologisches Ambulatorium, Sportmedizin/Sportkardiologie, Universitäres Herzzentrum Zürich, Rämistrasse 100, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Medicine, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, Diakonveien 12, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Prevention, Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, Medical Faculty, University Hospital, Technical University Munich, Georg-Brauchle-Ring 56, Munchen, Germany
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- Istituto di Medicina e Scienza dello Sport CONI, Largo Piero Gabrielli, 1, Roma, Italy
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- Italian Olympic Committe, Institute for Sports Medicine and Science, Largo Piero Gabrielli, 1, Roma, Italy
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- Sport Medicine Department, Rennes University Hospital, LTSI INSERM UMR 1099, 2 Rue Henri le Guilloux, Rennes, France
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- Institute of Sports Medicine and Science, Largo Piero Gabrielli, 1, Roma, Italy
- Ospedale San Pietro Fatebenefratelli, Via Cassia, 600, Roma, Italy
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- Cardiology Clinical Academic Group, St George's, University of London, Blackshaw Rd, London, UK
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- Department of Prevention, Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine, Center for General, Sports and Preventive Cardiology, Technical University of Munich, Georg-Brauchle-Ring 56, Munchen, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Bisbebjerg University Hospital, Bispebjerg Bakke 23, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Hospital Universitario Quironsalud Madrid, Ripoll y De Prado Sport Clinic, FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, Calle Diego de Velazquez 1, Pozuelo de Alarcon, Madrid, Spain
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- Cardiology Clinical Academic Group, St George's, University of London, Blackshaw Rd, London, UK
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- Catholic Hospital Southwestfalia, St. Martinus-Hospital Olpe, Hospitalweg 6, Olpe, Germany
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- Institute for Sports Medicine and Science, Largo Piero Gabrielli, 1, Roma, Italy
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Gräni C, Benz D, Steffen D, Giannopoulos A, Messerli M, Pazhenkottil A, Gaemperli O, Gebhard C, Schmied C, Kaufmann P, Buechel R. Sports Behavior in Middle-Aged Individuals with Anomalous Coronary Artery from the Opposite Sinus of Valsalva. Cardiology 2018; 139:222-230. [DOI: 10.1159/000486707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2017] [Accepted: 01/08/2018] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Objectives: Recommendations regarding sports restriction are lacking for middle-aged athletes with anomalous coronary arteries originating from the opposite sinus of Valsalva (ACAOS). Methods: Sixty-three patients with ACAOS were subdivided into ACAOS with (n = 38) or without (n = 25) an interarterial course (IAC). Sports behavior, either competitive (COMP) or recreational (REC), was evaluated at the time of diagnosis and after a median follow-up of 4.2 years. Results: Mean age was 56 ± 11 years and 48 (76.2%) patients were engaged in sports. Three individuals (4.8%) were surgically corrected after diagnosis. Thirty-eight (60.3%) patients were aware of their diagnosis at follow-up and 12 (19.0%) were counseled by their physician about sports restrictions. Sports behavior at the time of diagnosis and at follow-up did not differ significantly, neither in patients engaged in COMP (17.5 vs. 12.7%, p = 0.619) nor those engaged in REC (58.7 vs. 61.9%, p = 0.856). Sport-related symptoms were not significantly different between ACAOS patients with and without IAC. No athlete had died at follow-up. Conclusions: The majority of middle-aged individuals with ACAOS were involved in sports activities at the time of diagnosis and at follow-up. Awareness and counseling about ACAOS diagnosis had no significant effect on sports behavior. IAC did not have an impact on sport-related symptoms, and outcomes were favorable in all athletes, regardless of surgical correction.
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Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a rare but devastating event in children and adolescents. Etiologies include congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathies, primary arrhythmia syndromes, and miscellaneous conditions. Challenges in the diagnosis and prevention of SCD in the young are reviewed.
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- Elizabeth D Sherwin
- Division of Cardiology, Children's National Health System, 111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20010, USA; Department of Pediatrics, George Washington University School of Medicine, 2300 Eye Street NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA.
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- Division of Cardiology, Children's National Health System, 111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20010, USA; Department of Pediatrics, George Washington University School of Medicine, 2300 Eye Street NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA
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Anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery: 90% of optimal therapy is 50% improved technology. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2017; 155:320-321. [PMID: 29029818 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2017.09.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2017] [Accepted: 09/08/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Balasubramanya S, Mongé MC, Eltayeb OM, Sarwark AE, Costello JM, Rigsby CK, Popescu AR, Backer CL. Anomalous Aortic Origin of a Coronary Artery: Symptoms Do Not Correlate With Intramural Length or Ostial Diameter. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg 2017; 8:445-452. [DOI: 10.1177/2150135117710926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background: Anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery (AAOCA) is a known cause of sudden death. Our hypothesis was that longer intramural length and smaller ostial diameter correlate with preoperative symptoms. If true, this would assist in the decision for surgical indications. We also assessed the accuracy of preoperative imaging to predict intramural length. Methods: Retrospective analysis of patients who underwent AAOCA unroofing from 2006 to 2014. Patients had preoperative computed tomography angiography (CTA) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Intramural length was measured. Intramural lengths and ostial diameters were also measured intraoperatively (operating room [OR]). Symptoms were noted. Intramural lengths and ostial diameters were compared between patients with and without preoperative symptoms. The accuracy of intramural length measured by CTA/MRI versus the length measured in the OR was assessed using a Bland-Altman analysis. Results: Sixty-six patients underwent surgical repair of AAOCA. Fifty-two (79%) patients were symptomatic and 14 (21%) were asymptomatic. Mean age was 12.4 ± 4.0 years. There was no mortality. There was strong agreement between intramural length measured by CTA/MRI and measured in the OR. There was no significant difference in AAOCA intramural length in the symptomatic (8.6 ± 3.5 mm) and asymptomatic (8.9 ± 2.8 mm, P = .77) patients, which were measured both by CTA/MRI and intraoperatively (symptomatic 7.3 ± 2.5 mm, asymptomatic 6.9 ± 2.8 mm; P = .62). There was also no significant difference in AAOCA ostial diameters between groups (symptomatic = 1.9 ± 0.5 mm, asymptomatic = 1.6 ± 0.5 mm; P = .09). Conclusion: Preoperative CTA/MRI was very accurate in predicting the length of surgical unroofing. There was no demonstrable correlation between preoperative symptoms and intramural AAOCA length or AAOCA ostial diameter.
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- Shyamasundar Balasubramanya
- Division of Cardiovascular–Thoracic Surgery, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular–Thoracic Surgery, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
- Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular–Thoracic Surgery, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
- Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular–Thoracic Surgery, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
- Division of Medical Imaging, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
- Department of Radiology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Medical Imaging, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
- Department of Radiology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Cardiovascular–Thoracic Surgery, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
- Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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Brothers JA. Introduction to anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery. CONGENIT HEART DIS 2017; 12:600-602. [DOI: 10.1111/chd.12497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2017] [Accepted: 05/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Julie A. Brothers
- Division of Cardiology; The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Philadelphia Pennsylvania, USA
- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia Pennsylvania, USA
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Gräni C, Buechel RR, Kaufmann PA, Kwong RY. Multimodality Imaging in Individuals With Anomalous Coronary Arteries. JACC Cardiovasc Imaging 2017; 10:471-481. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcmg.2017.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2016] [Revised: 02/08/2017] [Accepted: 02/15/2017] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Gräni C, Benz DC, Schmied C, Vontobel J, Mikulicic F, Possner M, Clerc OF, Stehli J, Fuchs TA, Pazhenkottil AP, Gaemperli O, Buechel RR, Kaufmann PA. Hybrid CCTA/SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging findings in patients with anomalous origin of coronary arteries from the opposite sinus and suspected concomitant coronary artery disease. J Nucl Cardiol 2017; 24:226-234. [PMID: 26711099 DOI: 10.1007/s12350-015-0342-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2015] [Accepted: 11/05/2015] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Anomalous coronary arteries originating from the opposite sinus of Valsalva (ACAOS) are associated with adverse cardiac events. Discrimination between ACAOS and coronary artery disease (CAD)-related perfusion defects may be difficult. The aim of the present study was to investigate the value of hybrid coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA)/SPECT-MPI in patients with ACAOS and possible concomitant CAD. METHODS We retrospectively identified 46 patients (mean age 56 ± 12 years) with ACAOS revealed by CCTA who underwent additional SPECT-MPI. ACAOS with an interarterial course were classified as malignant, whereas all other variants were considered benign. CCTA/SPECT-MPI hybrid imaging findings (ischemia or scar) were analyzed according to the territory subtended by an anomalous vessel or a stenotic coronary artery. RESULTS Twenty-six (57%) patients presented with malignant ACAOS. Myocardial ischemia or scar was found only in patients who had concomitant obstructive CAD in the vessel matching the perfusion defect as evidenced by hybrid CCTA/SPECT imaging. CONCLUSION Hybrid CCTA/SPECT-MPI represents a valuable non-invasive tool to discriminate the impact of ACAOS from concomitant CAD on myocardial ischemia. Our results suggest that in a middle-aged population myocardial ischemia due to ACAOS per se may be exceedingly rare and is more likely attributable to concomitant CAD.
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- Christoph Gräni
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Cardiac Imaging, University Hospital Zurich, Ramistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Cardiac Imaging, University Hospital Zurich, Ramistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Zurich, Ramistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Cardiac Imaging, University Hospital Zurich, Ramistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Cardiac Imaging, University Hospital Zurich, Ramistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Cardiac Imaging, University Hospital Zurich, Ramistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Cardiac Imaging, University Hospital Zurich, Ramistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Cardiac Imaging, University Hospital Zurich, Ramistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Cardiac Imaging, University Hospital Zurich, Ramistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Cardiac Imaging, University Hospital Zurich, Ramistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Cardiac Imaging, University Hospital Zurich, Ramistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Zurich, Ramistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Cardiac Imaging, University Hospital Zurich, Ramistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Cardiac Imaging, University Hospital Zurich, Ramistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland.
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An Obstructed Anomalous Left Anterior Descending Coronary Artery Arising from the Right Coronary Artery Requiring Surgical Intervention. Case Rep Cardiol 2016; 2016:3589214. [PMID: 27721998 PMCID: PMC5045996 DOI: 10.1155/2016/3589214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2016] [Accepted: 08/21/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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A 47-year-old female presented to our hospital with symptoms of stable angina. Cardiac catheterization revealed a rare coronary artery anomaly of the left anterior descending (LAD) artery branching off the right coronary artery ostium. Furthermore, the anomalous LAD artery exhibited significant atherosclerotic obstruction. Our review of the literature found only nine such previously described cases. Due to the unique nature of coronary artery anomalies and their complications, we would like to contribute our case to the medical literature.
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Furlanello F, Inama G, Inama L, Cappato R. Sudden unexpected cardiac death as the first symptom in young people: some useful clinical information from a systematic standardized anatomical study. J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) 2016; 17:393-5. [PMID: 27116233 DOI: 10.2459/jcm.0000000000000309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Francesco Furlanello
- aArrhythmia and Electrophysiology Center, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Milan, & Humanitas Gavazzeni Hospital, Bergamo bDepartment of Cardiology, Clinical Institute Figlie di San Camillo, Cremona cCardiology, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences, and Public Health, University and Civil Hospital of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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Brothers JA, Paridon SM. The New AHA/ACC Guidelines for Competitive Sports Participation in Young Athletes With Anomalous Coronary Arteries. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg 2016; 7:241-4. [DOI: 10.1177/2150135116634315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Julie A. Brothers
- Division of Cardiology, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Loukas M, Andall RG, Khan AZ, Patel K, Muresian H, Spicer DE, Tubbs RS. The clinical anatomy of high take-off coronary arteries. Clin Anat 2015; 29:408-19. [PMID: 26518608 DOI: 10.1002/ca.22664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2014] [Revised: 10/27/2015] [Accepted: 10/28/2015] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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A number of criteria are used in the literature to describe high take-off coronary arteries, which can in part, explain the divide in the literature on the pathological significance of this anomaly. This study presents the anatomical variations of high take-off coronary arteries to draw attention to the possible clinical implications they may cause during angiography and other surgical procedures. The English Literature was searched to review high take-off coronary arteries. A high take-off coronary artery arising at least 1 cm in adults or 20% the depth of the sinus in children above the sinutubular junction, is considered of greater clinical relevance and was included in our meta-analysis. High take-off coronaries by other criteria was also included as part of the comprehensive review. Exclusion criteria were reports made in case studies or case reviews. The prevalence of high take-off coronary arteries in our study was 26 of 12,899 (0.202%). High take-off coronary arteries were found to originate up to 5 cm above the sinutubular junction. Right coronary arteries made up 84.46% of high take-off coronary arteries reported in the literature. Three (0.023%) cases that originated more than one centimeter above the sinutubular junction was associated with sudden cardiac death. This is a higher reported association than in studies that used other criteria for classification. It is important for clinicians to recognize the importance of correctly diagnosing high take-off coronary arteries in patients with coexisting cardiac morbidities so that suitable management plans can be developed.
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- Marios Loukas
- Department of Anatomical Sciences, St. George's University, School of Medicine Grenada, West Indies
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, St. George's University, School of Medicine Grenada, West Indies
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, St. George's University, School of Medicine Grenada, West Indies
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, St. George's University, School of Medicine Grenada, West Indies
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, The University Hospital of Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Pediatrics-Cardiology, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida and Congenital Heart Institute of Florida, St. Petersburg, Florida
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- Department of Anatomical Sciences, St. George's University, School of Medicine Grenada, West Indies.,Children's Hospital, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Birmingham, Alabama
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Koronaranomalie als Todesursache bei einem 13 Monate alt gewordenen Jungen. Rechtsmedizin (Berl) 2014. [DOI: 10.1007/s00194-014-1002-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Efraim B Kramer
- Divisions of Emergency Medicine + Exercise Science and Sports Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, , Johannesburg, South Africa
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