Case Report

Myocardial ischemia due to the left anterior descending –pulmonary artery fistula

10.5455/gulhane.20881

  • Sait DEMİRKOL
  • Şevket BALTA
  • Atila İYİSOY
  • Turgay ÇELİK
  • Murat ÜNLÜ
  • Zekeriya ARSLAN

Received Date: 28.05.2012 Accepted Date: 05.06.2012 Gulhane Med J 2014;56(4):261-263

Coronary–pulmonary artery fistula is a rare anomaly. They are usually congenital, but also may be acquired. Its real prevalence is unknown, as the majority of patients remain asymptomatic. Depending on the size and location of the fistula, it can cause ischemic symptoms, the so-called ‘coronary steal phenomenon’. We reported a case of a coronary–pulmonary artery fistula with ischemia in a 56 year-old woman. We also discussed the importance of recognizing congenital anomalies in the population, the special features and management of treatment.

Keywords: Coronary–pulmonary fistula; Coronary steal phenomenon; Myocardial ischemi