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ArticleJACC. Case reports2025

Multiple Coronary Artery Fistulas and 3-Vessel Disease in an Elderly Patient With Unstable Angina.

Edwin A Rodríguez, Tatiana M Martinez Soley, Carolina Escobar Restrepo, Carlos A Medrano, Alvaro F Vargas Pelaez, Ricardo A Pérez de la Hoz

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Edwin A RodríguezDepartment of Cardiology, José de San Martín Hospital, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Electronic address: edwin2721rodriguez@gmail.com.
Tatiana M Martinez SoleyDepartment of Cardiology, José de San Martín Hospital, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Carolina Escobar RestrepoDepartment of Cardiology, José de San Martín Hospital, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Carlos A MedranoDepartment of Cardiology, José de San Martín Hospital, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Alvaro F Vargas PelaezMemorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute, Hollywood, Florida, USA.
Ricardo A Pérez de la HozDepartment of Cardiology, José de San Martín Hospital, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Abstract

backgroundCoronary artery fistula (CAF) is an atypical vascular communication that drains into a cardiac chamber or vessel and is usually unrelated to atherosclerotic coronary artery disease (CAD). CASE SUMMARY: An elderly patient with high-risk unstable angina underwent coronary angiography, which revealed 3-vessel CAD and multiple CAFs. Medical treatment was elected. DISCUSSION: Multiple CAFs, especially a large right CAF draining into the left ventricle in the context of significant 3-vessel CAD in an elderly patient, represent a rare finding with an unusual presentation of unstable angina. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges and management considerations in such complex scenarios, enriching the limited available literature. TAKE-HOME MESSAGE: The co-occurrence of multiple CAFs with CAD creates a unique management challenge, requiring a tailored approach that extends beyond the current limited literature.

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congenital heart diseasescoronary artery diseasecoronary artery fistula

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