Anomalous coronary artery originating from the opposite sinus of Valsalva (ACAOS), fractional flow reserve ‐ and intravascular ultrasound‐guided management in adult patients

ConclusionsConservative treatment may be justifiable in adult patients with ACAOS in the presence of normal FFR and nonsuspicious symptoms, despite the presence of an interarterial course and/or slitlike orifice on IVUS. We recommend the use of FFR and IVUS in the standard work‐up for adult patients with ACAOS and propose the use of a flowchart to aid in decision‐making.

Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - March 9, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Bart W. Driesen, Evangeline G. Warmerdam, Gert ‐Jan T. Sieswerda, Paul H. Schoof, Folkert J. Meijboom, Felix Haas, Pieter R. Stella, Adriaan O. Kraaijeveld, Fabiola C. M. Evens, Pieter A. F. M. Doevendans, Gregor J. Krings, Arie P. J. van Dijk, Michiel Tags: PEDIATRIC AND CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE Source Type: research