Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation Symptoms, Doctors, Treatments, Advances & More

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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.

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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?

Jacqueline L. Saw

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University Of British Columbia

Vancouver General Hospital,

Vancouver, BC, CA

Jacqueline Saw is a Cardiologist in Vancouver, Canada. Saw is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Heart Attack, Coronary Artery Aneurysm, and Aortic Dissection.

Dr. Ingela Schnittger

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Stanford Health Care

Stanford Specialty Clinic

300 Pasteur Dr,

Stanford, CA

Ingela Schnittger is a Cardiologist in Stanford, California. Schnittger has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation. She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Coronary Artery Fistula, Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery, and Coronary Artery Aneurysm. She is licensed to treat patients in California. Schnittger is currently accepting new patients.

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Niraj N. Pandey

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All India Institute Of Medical Sciences

All India Institute Of Medical Sciences,

New Delhi, DL, IN

Niraj Pandey practices in New Delhi, India. Pandey is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Tetralogy of Fallot, Double Aortic Arch, and Vascular Ring.

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What are the latest Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation Clinical Trials?

Intervention With Selution SLR™ Agent Balloon for Endovascular Latent Limus Therapy for Failing AV Fistulas (ISABELLA) Trial

Enrollment Status: Active, not recruiting

Publish Date: September 27, 2021

Intervention Type: Device

Study Drugs: Sirolimus, Paclitaxel

Summary: The most common problem with haemodialysis arteriovenous fistulas (AVF) and arterio-venous grafts (AVG) is stenosis, which can lead to inadequate dialysis, and eventual access thrombosis. Conventional plain old balloon angioplasty (CBA) is associated with high recurrence rates of stenosis and repeated interventions. The advent of successful drug-eluting technology in the treatment of the coronary ...

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The International Stress Echo Study to to Define the Future of Imaging

Enrollment Status: Recruiting

Publish Date: October 26, 2021

Intervention Type: Diagnostic Test

Study Drugs: Dipyridamole, Dobutamine, Regadenoson

Summary: With stress echo (SE) 2020 study, a new standard of practice in stress imaging was developed and disseminated: the ABCDE protocol for functional testing within and beyond CAD. ABCDE protocol was the fruit of SE 2020, and is the seed of SE 2030, which is articulated in 12 projects: 1-SE in coronary artery disease (SECAD); 2- SE in diastolic heart failure (SEDIA); 3-SE in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy...

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