Survival After Cardiac Arrest Due to an Anomalous Right Coronary Artery in a Young Athlete.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A 15-year-old Mexican boy experienced sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) during physical exertion.

Case summary

The patient received bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation. An anomalous aortic origin of the right coronary artery was diagnosed by echocardiography. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation was initiated for cardiogenic shock. Coronary unroofing was performed. Results of stress perfusion cardiac magnetic resonance imaging were negative for ischemia; myocardial infarction was ruled out. The patient recovered without neurological sequelae.

Discussion

Anomalous coronary arteries are a leading cause of SCA in young athletes. There is a gap in evidence regarding indications for implantable cardioverter-defibrillator implantation in surgically corrected coronar

SUBMITTER: Silva-Estrada JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12461885 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature