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http://dx.doi.org/10.4070/kcj.2012.42.12.845

Hemodynamic Significance of Coronary Cameral Fistula Assessed by Fractional Flow Reserve  

Oh, Jun-Hyok (Department of Cardiology, Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital)
Lee, Hye Won (Department of Cardiology, Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital)
Cha, Kwang Soo (Department of Cardiology, Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital)
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Korean Circulation Journal / v.42, no.12, 2012 , pp. 845-848 More about this Journal
Abstract
Coronary cameral fistula (CCF) is a rare anomaly, where a communication exists between an epicardial coronary artery and a cardiac chamber. Assessing the hemodynamic significance of the fistula is crucial to make a decision concerning the management process. We present two cases of CCF, draining into the left ventricle, in which the hemodynamic significance was assessed by a fractional flow reserve.
Keywords
Coronary vessels; Fistula; Myocardial ischemia; Myocardial bridging;
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