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Surgical outcomes in adolescents and adults with anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

BackgroundAnomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery (AAOCA) is associated with an increased risk of myocardial ischemia and sudden cardiac death. Properly selected surgical procedures can lead to successful outcomes in patients with AAOCA. ResultsThe median age at surgery was 26 years (range, 13–57 years).

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