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Bookmark or Share- Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary arteryALCAPA refers to a cardiovascular anomaly where the left main coronary artery arises from the pulmonary trunk instead of the left coronary sinus of the ascending aorta. Etiology. Either of two etiologies can be responsible for ALCAPA: the bulbus cordis undergoes abnormal septation into the aorta and pulmonary trunk
- Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery - MedlinePlusAnomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a heart defect. The left coronary artery (LCA), which carries blood to the heart muscle, begins from the pulmonary artery instead of the aorta. ALCAPA is present at birth (congenital).
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery From the Pulmonary ArteryAnomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a heart defect. Learn about its symptoms and how it's treated at Children's Hospital. Anomalous Left Coronary Artery From the Pulmonary Artery | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery: How to ...ALCAPA is a rare congenital coronary anomaly that results from abnormal left coronary artery origination from the pulmonary artery. This anomalous origin leads to coronary vascular bed ischemia in the left coronary artery territory and can lead to left ventricular dysfunction, mitral regurgitation, and sudden cardiac death.
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery (ALCAPA)What is ALCAPA? Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a congenital (present at birth) heart defect in which the left coronary artery arises abnormally from the pulmonary artery. Normally, the left and right coronary arteries arise from the aorta and supply blood with oxygen to the heart.
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