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What is the definition of Coronary Artery Fistula?

Coronary artery fistula (abnormal opening or connection) is a rare condition usually present at birth (congenital) in which there is an opening between one of the coronary arteries and another blood vessel or a chamber of the heart. This abnormal opening can affect the blood flow to the heart and cause dilation of the coronary artery. Infants born with coronary artery fistula often also have other heart defects. Coronary artery fistula can also develop after birth from an infection, heart surgery, or an injury.

What are the symptoms of Coronary Artery Fistula?

Coronary artery fistula often does not have any symptoms, especially in infants. Symptoms of coronary artery fistula in a child may include fatigue, shortness of breath, chest discomfort or pain, irregular or rapid heartbeat, heart murmur, failure to thrive, and delayed growth.

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What are the current treatments for Coronary Artery Fistula?

Treatment for coronary artery fistula depends on its size and whether it is causing symptoms. Small coronary artery fistulas may not cause any symptoms and may close on their own without any treatment. Large coronary fistulas in infants are treated with either catheter embolization with coil placement or surgery to close the abnormal opening.

Who are the top Coronary Artery Fistula Local Doctors?

Elite in Coronary Artery Fistula

Laichun Song

Elite in Coronary Artery Fistula

Laichun Song

Wuhan, CN

Laichun Song practices in Wuhan, China. Song and is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Artery Fistula. Their top areas of expertise are Coronary Artery Fistula, Heart Tumor, Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm, Cardiac Diverticulum, and Heart Valve Repair.

Distinguished in Coronary Artery Fistula

Dr. Joseph L. Fredi

Cardiology

Distinguished in Coronary Artery Fistula

Dr. Joseph L. Fredi

Cardiology

Wk Pierremont Cardiology

1811 E Bert Koun Loop, Suite 210,

Shreveport, LA

318-212-3858

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English

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Joseph Fredi is a Cardiologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Fredi and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Artery Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery, Coronary Artery Fistula, Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Fredi is currently accepting new patients.

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Advanced in Coronary Artery Fistula

Dr. Atman P. Shah

Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

Advanced in Coronary Artery Fistula

Dr. Atman P. Shah

Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

University Of Chicago

47 W Polk St, Suite G1,

Chicago, IL

773-702-1000

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Atman Shah is an Interventional Cardiologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Shah and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coronary Artery Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Ventricular Fibrillation, Cardiac Arrest, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.