Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery

Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery

Definition

A congenital coronary vessel anomaly in which the left main coronary artery originates from the pulmonary artery instead of from aorta. The congenital heart defect typically results in coronary artery fistula; left-sided heart failure and mitral valve insufficiency during the first months of life.

Also known as ALCAPA disorder, Bland-White-Garland syndrome, BWGS — per MONDO

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