Percutaneous coronary intervention for acute myocardial infarction in a patient with an anomalous origin of the right coronary artery from the ascending aorta: a case report
This case demonstrates the challenges and successful management of inferior ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction caused by anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery. The case emphasizes the importance of recognizing and managing this rare condition, particularly during acute coronary syndromes. Further research is essential to optimize management strategies for patients with coronary artery anomalies, given the increased procedural risk of percutaneous coronary intervention.
Authors
- S SHALABY
- Saja Karaja (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9640-7406)
- Ayham Qatza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-0424-2037)
- Nabeha Haytham Alibrahim
- Ahmed Alhamwieh
Institutions
- Universitas Muhammadiyah Prof Dr Hamka (ID)
- Hammerfest Hospital (NO)
- Hamari Chemicals (Japan) (JP)
- Damascus University (SY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-01-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05794-y
- Primary Topic
- Coronary Artery Anomalies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00