Coronary fistula from left main stem to main pulmonary artery
Ekonomou, C.K.; Papadopoulos, D.P.; Dalianis, N.V.; Stratigis, N.G.; Benos, J.; Votteas, V.E.
Journal of Invasive Cardiology 15(10): 600-601
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 1042-3931 PMID: 14519897 Document Number: 553711
We describe a patient with a rare coronary arteriovenous fistula connecting the left main stem to the main pulmonary artery. This rare case was discovered during routine coronary angiography for the evaluation of the patient s coronary heart disease.
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