Current Management of Anomalous Aortic Origin of a Coronary Artery: A Pan-Canadian Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery (AAOCA) is a significant cause of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in children and adolescents. The natural history of AAOCA and the pathophysiology of AAOCA-related SCD are poorly understood. Therefore, the evaluation and management of AAOCA remain controversial. This survey-based study aims to report the current AAOCA management tendencies in Canada.

Methods

We built a 23-question survey on AAOCA. Questions pertained to patient presentation, investigations, morphology of the anomaly, management, and follow-up. We sent the survey to all the Canadian congenital cardiac surgeons, pediatric cardiologists, and adult congenital cardiologists. Data were anonymized and analysis was performed using descriptive statistics.

Results

SUBMITTER: Rahmouni K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8111229 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature