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Hemodynamic Significance of Coronary Cameral Fistula Assessed by Fractional Flow Reserve

  • Oh, Jun-Hyok (Department of Cardiology, Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital) ;
  • Lee, Hye Won (Department of Cardiology, Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital) ;
  • Cha, Kwang Soo (Department of Cardiology, Medical Research Institute, Pusan National University Hospital)
  • Published : 2012.12.31
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Abstract

Coronary cameral fistula (CCF) is a rare anomaly, where a communication exists between an epicardial coronary artery and a cardiac chamber. Assessing the hemodynamic significance of the fistula is crucial to make a decision concerning the management process. We present two cases of CCF, draining into the left ventricle, in which the hemodynamic significance was assessed by a fractional flow reserve.

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