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Journal of Cardiology & Cardiovascular Surgery

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Repair of anomalous left circumflex dominant coronary artery originating from right pulmonary artery in an adult age patient: surgical correction with ligation and bypass graft: a case report
Abstract
Bland-White-Garland Syndrome also known as anomalous origin of left coronary artery from pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a rare anomaly of coronary arteries of all congenital heart defects. Its clinical presentation at different age either in children or adulthood has significance leading to myocardial ischemia and heart failure. Early diagnosis of ALCAPA with the help of multislice CT angiography or detailed catheter study is always good for the patient to prevent the possible grave consequences. Surgical approach remains to be the definite treatment modality for ALCAPA with variable approaches and surgical methods to repair. We present a case of 53 years male with ALCAPA from branched right pulmonary artery with collaterals between RCA and LCA.

Keywords : Anomalous coronary, ALCAPA, BWG syndrome

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Article available in :
Volume 4, Issue 1, 2026
Page : 21-24
https://doi.org/10.51271/JCCVS-0071
Article Information
Received : 11 Ara 2025
Accepted : 22 Mar 2026
Published : 28 Mar 2026
Corresponding Author :

Manpal Loona: Department of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, Kailash Hospital, Uttrakhand, India

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Citation : Loona M, Bhatt IY, Malik P. Repair of anomalous left circumflex dominant coronary artery originating from right pulmonary artery in an adult age patient: surgical correction with ligation and bypass graft: a case report. J Cardiol Cardiovasc Surg. 2026;4(1):21-24. doi:10.51271/JCCVS-0071

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