Anomalous left coronary artery from pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) in infants: a 5-year review in a defined birth cohort
Tóm tắt
Anomalous left coronary artery from pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a rare congenital cardiac malformation. It presents predominantly in infancy with features of myocardial ischaemia or cardiac failure and may be mistaken for common paediatric conditions such as colic, reflux or bronchiolitis. With early surgical correction the prognosis is good, but awareness of this condition is essential for prompt diagnosis and referral to a tertiary cardiac centre. In this report we review the five cases that presented during our 5-year study period and discuss the incidence and clinical presentation of ALCAPA among infants. Our observed incidence of 1 in 4243 live births – 0.023 % – is higher than previously reported. ALCAPA may be more common than previously recognised, and there should be a high index of awareness among paediatricians, paediatric trainees and general practitioners to enable early surgical intervention and improved prognosis for these children.
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