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Int J Angiol 2011; 20(2): 101-102
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1279678
CASE REPORT

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Twin Circumflex Arteries with Left Sinus of Valsalva Origin: A Case Report

Ebru Onturk Tekbas1 , Musa Cakici2 , Murat Yuce2 , Hayri Alici2 , Vedat Davutoglu2
  • 1Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Dicle University, Diyarbakir, Turkey
  • 2Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey
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Publication Date:
26 May 2011 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Coronary artery anomalies are not uncommon. The importance of coronary anomalies varies from unimportant to life threatening. Herein, we report for the first time twin circumflex coronary arteries originating separately from the left sinus of Valsalva.

KEYWORDS

Coronary artery anomalies - twin circumflex arteries - left sinus of Valsalva

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Vedat DavutogluM.D. 

Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Gaziantep University

Gaziantep, 27310 Turkey

Email: davutoglu@gantep.edu.tr

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