Abstract 15162: Anomalous Right Coronary Artery From the Left Sinus of Valsalva With an Interarterial Course: Impact on Clinical Outcomes in the Adult Population

Abstract

Introduction: Anomalous right coronary arteries (RCA) arising from the left sinus of Valsalva with an interarterial course (lAC) may cause sudden cardiac death in children and adolescents. However, the natural history and management of patients in whom this anomaly is first detected during adulthood remains uncertain. Methods: Database review identified patients ≥35 years old with anomalous coronary arteries diagnosed by cardiac catheterization or coronary computed tomographic angiography. The outcomes of patients with anomalous RCA with IAC treated conservatively were compared to patients with anomalous left circumflex (LCX) coronary arteries with retroaortic course (an anomaly not associated with ischemic events). The primary outcome was all-cause mortality. Secondary outcomes included survived cardiac arrest and myocardial infarction. Results: The study population consisted of 185 patients (115 men, 70 women) aged 59 ± 12. Clinical characteristics were similar in the RCA (n=88) and LCX (n=97) groups. At follow-up of 6.6 ± 4.4 years there were no statistically significant differences between the 2 groups in mortality (p=0.11) or in secondary outcomes (P=0.89). Conclusions: The outcome of adult patients who had an anomalous RCA with lAC were similar to patients who had anomalous LCX with a known benign course. These results suggest that most patients who survive this anomaly into adulthood may be managed conservatively without intervention.