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This report aims to highlight the diagnosis and surgical management of ALCAPA, a rare congenital heart condition.

July 10, 2026Open Access

Non-ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction in a Woman in her Fifth Decade Secondary to Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from The Pulmonary Artery (ALCAPA) Treated with Surgical Correction Using The Takeuchi Technique: A Case Report

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Case report reveals surgical intervention outcomes in ALCAPA, indicating improved survival and recovery.

This report aims to highlight the diagnosis and surgical management of ALCAPA, a rare congenital heart condition.
Case report of a middle-aged woman with ALCAPA treated with the Takeuchi technique.
Utilization of transthoracic echocardiography and CT angiography for diagnosis and surgical planning.
Emphasis on long-term follow-up for managing potential complications post-surgery.
Surgical correction using the Takeuchi technique successfully reestablished coronary circulation.
Post-operative monitoring shows improved left ventricular function and resolution of symptoms.
Long-term follow-up advised to assess for any residual complications.

Alejandro et al. (2026) studied this question.

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