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Diagnosing rare cases of anomalous origin of the coronary arteries in tetralogy of Fallot using CT in an infant and an adult

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 October 2014

Salim G. M. Jivanji Open the ORCID record for Salim G. M. Jivanji [Opens in a new window] ,
Michael Rubens  and
Anna Seale Open the ORCID record for Anna Seale [Opens in a new window]
Salim G. M. Jivanji*
Affiliation:
Department of Paediatric Cardiology, Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom
Michael Rubens
Affiliation:
Department of Radiology, Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
Anna Seale
Affiliation:
Department of Paediatric Cardiology, Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom
*
Correspondence to: Dr S. G. M. Jivanji, MBChB, MRCPCH, Department of Paediatric Cardiology, Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust, Sydney Street, London, SW3 5NP, United Kingdom. Tel: +44 773 666 9336; Fax: +44 207 501 4048; E-mail: [email protected]
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Abstract

Major and minor coronary artery anomalies in tetralogy of Fallot is a well-described finding. The importance of determining the coronary distribution impacts upon the decision making for surgery and subsequent management. Traditionally, the coronary distribution is relied classically on echocardiography and cardiac catheterisation; however, they have well-known limitations. The use of CT as a first-line investigation modality for coronary artery distribution is discussed.

Keywords

Cardiovascular imaging agents/techniquescardiovascular surgeryCT
Type
Brief Reports
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Cardiology in the Young , Volume 25 , Issue 7 , October 2015 , pp. 1396 - 1398
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© Cambridge University Press 2014 

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