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IntroductionAberrant coronary arteries represent a diverse group of congenital disorders, many of which may have no clinical significance. Post mortem studies show a high risk of exercise related sudden cardiac...

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  • Aberrant coronary arteries represent a diverse group of congenital disorders, many of which may have no clinical significance

  • Post mortem studies show a high risk of exercise related sudden cardiac death in those with an anomalous coronary artery originating from the opposite sinus of Valsalva (ACAOS) that takes an inter-arterial course

  • Both the electronic and paper records of all patients were reviewed for major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) defined as cardiovascular mortality, myocardial infarction, revascularisation (PCI or CABG)

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Aberrant coronary arteries represent a diverse group of congenital disorders, many of which may have no clinical significance. VALSALVA (ACAOS): 15 YEAR EXPERIENCE FROM TWO Introduction Aberrant coronary arteries represent a diverse group of congenital disorders, many of which may have no clinical significance. Post mortem studies show a high risk of exercise related sudden cardiac death in those with an anomalous coronary artery originating from the opposite sinus of Valsalva (ACAOS) that takes an inter-arterial (anterior) course.

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