Quadricuspid aortic valves (QAV) are associated with an increased incidence of aortic insufficiency (AI) and coronary artery anomalies. We present images of a patient withQAV andAIwith two separate left coronary… Click to show full abstract
Quadricuspid aortic valves (QAV) are associated with an increased incidence of aortic insufficiency (AI) and coronary artery anomalies. We present images of a patient withQAV andAIwith two separate left coronary ostia. A 50-year-old female with a known QAV and AI was referred for aortic valve replacement due to progressive left ventricular (LV) enlargement and declining LV function on serial transthoracic echocardiograms (Figure 1). A computed tomography coronary angio revealed two separate left coronary ostia supplying the left anterior descending and left circumflex coronary arteries (Figures 2 and 3). At the time of surgery, these anomalies were confirmed (Figures 4-6) and the aortic valve was replaced with a #21 St. Jude Regent mechanical valve (Abbott Inc., Abbott Park, IL). The patient tolerated the procedure well and had an uncomplicated postoperative course. DECLARATIONS
               
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