Abstract

Anomalous left circumflex artery: Implications for valve-sparing root replacement.

Highlights

  • The Journal policy requires editors and reviewers to disclose conflicts of interest and to decline handling or reviewing manuscripts for which they may have a conflict of interest

  • We present our case to emphasize the implications of an anomalous left circumflex artery (LCX) when performing valve-sparing root replacement

  • Coronary angiography confirmed an anomalous LCX originating from the dominant right coronary artery, coursing into the obtuse marginal distribution (Figure 1, C)

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Summary

Introduction

The Journal policy requires editors and reviewers to disclose conflicts of interest and to decline handling or reviewing manuscripts for which they may have a conflict of interest. Anomalous origin of the left circumflex artery (LCX) has been recognized in 0.67% of patients who have undergone selective coronary angiography.[1] We present our case to emphasize the implications of an anomalous LCX when performing valve-sparing root replacement.

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