Hyper-dominant left anterior descending coronary artery with continuation as a posterior descending artery – an extended empire.

Publication date: Available online 5 March 2018 Source:Journal of the Saudi Heart Association Author(s): Pankaj Jariwala, Edla Arjun Padma Kumar Hyper-dominant left anterior descending artery [LAD] is a rare coronary anomaly where LAD continues as a posterior descending artery. It is rare coronary anomaly and there are only 19 cases reported so far in 17 case reports in the literature. Its involvement during acute coronary syndrome can be fatal as it leads to larger area of left ventricular myocardium at jeopardy. Its early recognition and management is essential with high index of clinical suspicion.
Source: Journal of the Saudi Heart Association - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research