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ArticleEuropean heart journal. Case reports2024

A case report of superior vena cava/right coronary artery fistula secondary to chronic endocarditis.

Michaela D Kiel, Sruti Prathivadhi-Bhayankaram, Arun K Singhal, Mahi L Ashwath

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Michaela D KielUniversity of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52241, USA.
Sruti Prathivadhi-BhayankaramDepartment of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52241, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1055-7457
Arun K SinghalDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52241, USA.
Mahi L AshwathDepartment of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52241, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0842-8090

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Abstract

Background: Coronary arteriovenous fistulas present an abnormal connection between the coronary arteries and an adjacent systemic or pulmonary vessel. They are rare, representing 0.002% of the general population. The majority is congenital but may additionally occur related to trauma or interventional cardiac procedures. Case summary: We present the case of a 48-year-old male with a history of untreated bacterial endocarditis developing a right coronary/superior vena cava fistula. We detail the imaging findings of this rare phenomenon to arrive at this diagnosis. We describe his clinical course and the interventions considered, including surgical extraction. Unfortunately, this patient left against medical advice before completing recommended treatment. Discussion: We present the first documentation of a right coronary/superior vena cava fistula secondary to chronic untreated bacterial endocarditis. Clinicians should be aware of this rare complication.

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Cardiac magnetic resonanceCase reportCoronary vessel anomalyDrug abuseEndocarditisFistula

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