Case Report: Anomalous origin of the right coronary artery leading to cardiac arrest induced by sexual activity: a previously unreported pathogenetic condition.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Anomalous Origin of the Right Coronary Artery from the Left Coronary Sinus (ARCA-LCS) is a rare congenital cardiac condition where the right coronary artery emerges from the left sinus instead of the right coronary sinus of Valsalva. The clinical significance of ARCA-LCS lies in its potential to cause myocardial ischemia or sudden cardiac death, particularly under physical exertion. In this case, a patient experienced sudden cardiac arrest during sexual activity, which has not previously been reported.

Case presentation

Six years ago, a 37-year-old man was admitted with sudden cardiac arrest during sexual intercourse. No previous history of hypertension or diabetes. There was no abnormality in physical examination. Transthoracic echocardiogram, bilateral carot

SUBMITTER: Tang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11638008 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature