Coronary sinus to left atrium communication

J Radiol Case Rep. 2013 Dec 1;7(12):16-20. doi: 10.3941/jrcr.v7i12.1678. eCollection 2013 Dec.

Abstract

Coronary sinus anomalies are rare. They can be associated with other vascular anomalies such as persistent left superior vena cava or can occur in isolation. We present a rare case of an isolated coronary sinus communication to the left atrium. This anomaly may be clinically relevant in the setting of significant left-to-right shunting or when shunt reversal results from right-sided heart failure. It may also be significant in cases of persistent atrial fibrillation after attempted pulmonary vein isolation.

Keywords: Coronary sinus anomaly; coronary sinus communication to the left atrium; coronary sinus connection; left-to-right shunt; right-to-left shunt.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Atrial Fibrillation / etiology
  • Coronary Sinus / abnormalities*
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal
  • Heart Atria / abnormalities
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Vascular Fistula / diagnosis*