A coronary-pulmonary artery fistula with giant aneurysmal dilatation is an extremely rare clinical constellation. The natural course of this disease and the incidence of complications are unknown. Hence, optimal treatment, particularly in asymptomatic patients, is still a matter of debate. Here we report a case of a 71-year-old asymptomatic woman with a diastolic murmur. Comprehensive cardiovascular assessments including cardiac computed tomography and invasive coronary angiography revealed a coronary-pulmonary artery fistula with giant aneurysmal dilatation. The patient was managed conservatively and has now been followed up for 5 years without any events.
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Cardiology Clinic, Mugla University Education and Research Hospital, Mugla, Orhaniye Mahallesi Ismet Çatak CaddesiCardiology Clinic, Mugla University Education and Research Hospital, Mugla, Orhaniye Mahallesi Ismet Çatak Caddesi
Basaran O.
Basaran N.F.
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Department of Pharmacology, Mugla University Medical Faculty, MuglaCardiology Clinic, Mugla University Education and Research Hospital, Mugla, Orhaniye Mahallesi Ismet Çatak Caddesi
Basaran N.F.
Deveer M.
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Department of Radiology, Mugla University Medical Faculty, MuglaCardiology Clinic, Mugla University Education and Research Hospital, Mugla, Orhaniye Mahallesi Ismet Çatak Caddesi
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Shin Kong Wu Ho Su Mem Hosp, Div Cardiol, Taipei 111, Taiwan
Fu Jen Catholic Univ, Sch Med, New Taipei City, TaiwanShin Kong Wu Ho Su Mem Hosp, Div Cardiol, Taipei 111, Taiwan
Chiu, Chiung-Zuan
Shyu, Kou-Gi
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Shin Kong Wu Ho Su Mem Hosp, Div Cardiol, Taipei 111, Taiwan
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