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Case report

An anomalous left anterior descending artery with myocardial bridging in a patient with a true left anterior descending artery

Published Online:https://doi.org/10.1259/bjr/62748086

Abstract

We report the case of an anomalous left anterior descending (LAD) artery with myocardial bridging, which originated from the proximal right coronary artery in a patient with a true LAD artery.

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Volume 81, Issue 972December 2008
Pages: 921-e294

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History

  • RevisedOctober 30,2007
  • ReceivedJuly 03,2007
  • AcceptedNovember 21,2007
  • Published onlineMarch 05,2014

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