Anatomic correction of ALCAPA in an adult presenting with sudden cardiac death

Authors

  • Walid Simry Aswan Heart Centre, Department of Cardiac Surgery, Aswan, Egypt
  • Ahmed Afifi Aswan Heart Centre, Department of Cardiac Surgery, Aswan, Egypt
  • Hatem Hosny Aswan Heart Centre, Department of Cardiac Surgery, Aswan, Egypt
  • Ahmed ElGuindy Aswan Heart Centre, Department of Adult Cardiology, Aswan, Egypt
  • Magdi Yacoub Imperial College London, UK

Abstract

We report on a young adult with ALCAPA, who was successfully resuscitated after collapsing in ventricular fibrillation while playing football. This was followed by anatomical correction of the anomaly with a smooth recovery and return to his daily activities. The advantages of this approach are discussed in this brief report.

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Published

2017-09-10

Issue

Vol. 2015 No. 4 (2015)

Section

Images in cardiology

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