02 December 2019
: Case report
Anomalous Left Coronary Artery From The Pulmonary Artery (ALCAPA) as a Cause of Heart Failure
Management of emergency care, Rare disease
Daniel Sadoma1AEF, Christopher Valente1AEF, Adam Sigal1AE*DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.917655
Am J Case Rep 2019; 20:1797-1800
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a rare anomaly. When present it can result in failure to thrive and congestive heart failure.
CASE REPORT: We present the case of a 6-month old female whose presentation was one of failure to thrive. Point of care ultrasound and electrocardiogram (ECG) were used to diagnose heart failure with consideration of ALCAPA. These tools helped to expedite transfer to a tertiary care center for definitive therapy.
CONCLUSIONS: Although a rare anomaly, ALCAPA induced heart failure can be quickly identified on bedside ultrasound. Together with ECG findings, the Emergency Physician can expedite the diagnosis and proper disposition.
Keywords: Bland White Garland Syndrome, Heart Failure, Pediatrics, Ultrasonography, Anomalous Left Coronary Artery, Cardiac Surgical Procedures, Electrocardiography, Failure to Thrive, Infant, Pulmonary Artery
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