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Abstract Background AAORCA from opposite sinus is a rare congenital anomaly that can present with symptoms similar to coronary artery disease, even sudden cardiac death. AAORCA with Inferior STEMI is a rare combination situation. Management of acute myocardial infarction with AAORCA is not well established and still debatable. Case Summary We presented a case 61 years old aged male with STEMI and AAORCA. He admitted to our hospital with complaint of retrosternal chest pain with ST segment elevation in inferior lead thus we diagnosed as Inferior STEMI. He underwent an emergency coronary angiography (CAG) that showed anomalous of right coronary artery (RCA) and total occlusion of the proximal RCA with atherosclerotic lesion. Stent then implanted at proximal of RCA. Further work-up by Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA) revealed an AAORCA with interarterial course. Discussion AAORCA with interarterial course that presents as inferior STEMI is a rare case. Diagnosis requires CAG and coronary CTA to identify anatomy and physiology so revascularization can be carried out appropriately. It is still arguable whether atherosclerosis or the interarterial course of AAORCA that caused acute MI. There is evidence that anomalous coronary arteries doesn’t increase atherosclerosis risk than normal. Total occlusion located at the distal to interarterial course reinforce that atherosclerosis may be the possible cause of acute MI. PCI could be the preferred choice in patients with inferior STEMI accompanied by AAORCA with evidence of atherosclerotic lesion, because may result in complete reperfusion and good clinical outcome.

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