Haoliang Huang, Yuxia Liang, Yuhua Yu, Xuebing Zhao, Lijuan Sun
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Abstract
Background: Congenital coronary artery fistula (CAF) is a rare congenital cardiovascular malformation characterized by an anomalous connection between a coronary artery and a cardiac chamber or great vessel. Prenatal diagnosis remains challenging. A 29-year-old G2P1 pregnant woman was diagnosed with fetal left coronary artery-to-right ventricle fistula via prenatal ultrasound at 21 weeks. Postpartum follow-up showed progressive coronary dilation, leading to surgical repair. A cardiac enhanced CT scan also confirmed the diagnosis of CAF. One-year postoperative ultrasound revealed improved cardiac structure with residual mild complications.
Conclusion: Prenatal ultrasound is pivotal for early CAF diagnosis, guiding postnatal intervention and improving prognosis.
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BMC Cardiovascular Disorders is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that considers articles on all aspects of the prevention, diagnosis and management of disorders of the heart and circulatory system, as well as related molecular and cell biology, genetics, pathophysiology, epidemiology, and controlled trials.
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