What question did this study set out to answer?

To highlight a rare case of anomalous coronary artery origin and assess diagnostic approaches.

April 10, 2026Open Access

A Rare Anomalous Origin of the Right Coronary Artery From Mid-Left Anterior Descending Artery

Key Result

Computed tomography angiography is strongly recommended to evaluate suspected coronary anomalies, such as a right coronary artery originating from the mid-left anterior descending artery.

Key Points

To highlight a rare case of anomalous coronary artery origin and assess diagnostic approaches.
Case analysis of a unique coronary anomaly
Recommended use of computed tomography angiography for assessment
Evaluation of coronary courses and origins
Identification of anomalous right coronary artery originating from the mid-left anterior descending artery
Emphasis on the effectiveness of computed tomography angiography in detecting coronary anomalies
Highlighting potential clinical implications of undiagnosed coronary anomalies

Structured PICO

Population

Patients with suspected coronary anomalies or an unclear coronary course and/or origin

Intervention

Computed tomography angiography

Computed tomography angiography is strongly recommended for evaluating suspected coronary anomalies, such as an anomalous origin of the right coronary artery.

Abstract

In case of suspected coronary anomalies or an unclear coronary course and/or origin, a computed tomography angiography is strongly recommended.

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Authors

Karim Elbasha

S. Fichtlscherer

Holger Nef

Journals

JACC Case Reports

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Institutions

Zagazig University

Segeberger Kliniken

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A Rare Anomalous Origin of the Right Coronary Artery From Mid-Left Anterior Descending Artery

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