Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation Overview

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What is the definition of Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation?
Congenital coronary artery malformation, also known as coronary artery anomaly (CAA), is a condition in which a coronary artery has an abnormality that is present at birth. The function of the coronary arteries is to supply oxygen to the heart muscle.
What are the symptoms of Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation?
Congenital coronary artery malformation may not have any symptoms, or symptoms may not appear until late adolescence or adulthood. Symptoms in infants and children may include poor feeding, sweating, pale skin, and difficulty breathing. Symptoms in teens and adults may include fatigue, shortness of breath when at rest or upon exertion, dizziness and fainting during exercise, fluid retention, and chest pain. Other, more serious symptoms of congenital coronary artery malformation may include heart failure or sudden cardiac death.
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What are the current treatments for Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation?
Treatment for congenital coronary artery malformations depends on the severity and type of anomaly. Treatment may include avoiding excessive exercise; medications, such as diuretics, beta blockers, and antiarrhythmics; oxygen therapy; percutaneous coronary interventions; or surgery.
Who are the top Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation Local Doctors?
Jennifer A. Tremmel
Elite in Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation
Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
Elite in Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation
Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

Stanford Health Care

300 Pasteur Dr, 
Stanford, CA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Jennifer Tremmel is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Tremmel and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Angina, Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Silvana M. Molossi
Elite in Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation
Pediatric Cardiology | Pediatrics
Elite in Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation
Pediatric Cardiology | Pediatrics

Texas Childrens Physician Group

8611 N Mopac Expy, 
Austin, TX 
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Accepting New Patients

Silvana Molossi is a Pediatric Cardiologist and a Pediatrics provider in Austin, Texas. Dr. Molossi and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Cardiac Arrest, Coronary Artery Fistula, and Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). Dr. Molossi is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Amir Lerman
Elite in Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation
Cardiology
Elite in Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation
Cardiology

Mayo Clinic

200 1st St Sw, 
Rochester, MN 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Amir Lerman is a Cardiologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Lerman and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Metabolic Syndrome, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Lerman is currently accepting new patients.

What are the latest Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation Clinical Trials?
Myocardialbridge Bypass Graft Surgery Efficacy Verification

Summary: Myocardial Bridge Bypass Graft surgery is introduced to relieve the unmedical symptoms of patients with long-segment or deep myocardial bridge, clinical outcomes will be collected to verify the effectiveness of the surgery.

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Comparison of Imaging Quality Between Spectral Photon Counting Computed Tomography (SPCCT) and Dual Energy Computed Tomography (DECT)

Summary: This pilot study wants to determine to which extent SPCCT allows obtaining images with improved quality and diagnostic confidence when compared to standard Dual Energy CT (DECT), both with and without contrast agent injection. Depending on the anatomical structures/organs to be visualized during CT examinations, different scanning protocols are performed with quite variable ionizing radiation dose...