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March 19, 2026Diagnostics0 citationsOpen Access

Rare Combination of Partial ARCAPA and Dual LAD: Insights into Complex Coronary Variants

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CMChiara MorelliFTFrancesca TroiseASAlessia Spitaleri

Key Result

The rare coexistence of a type II double left anterior descending artery and partial ARCAPA potentially limited ischemic burden in an asymptomatic 51-year-old patient.

Key Points

  • This report aims to detail a rare combination of coronary artery anomalies in a patient.
  • Evaluated the patient using computed coronary tomography angiography (CCTA).
  • Examined the coexistence of double left anterior descending artery and partial ARCAPA.
  • Assessed symptomatic and ischemic burden.
  • The patient was asymptomatic despite having significant coronary anomalies.
  • The unique coronary anatomy may have limited ischemic burden.

Structured PICO

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Population
51-year-old hypertensive patient with a type II double left anterior descending artery (LAD) and an anomalous infundibular branch originating from the pulmonary artery (partial ARCAPA)
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Intervention
Computed coronary tomography angiography (CCTA)

Highlights the rare coexistence of partial ARCAPA and dual LAD, emphasizing the role of CCTA in diagnosing complex congenital coronary anomalies.

Abstract

This case report highlights the coexistence of two rare coronary artery anomalies assessed by computed coronary tomography angiography (CCTA). We present the case of a 51-year-old hypertensive patient with a type II double left anterior descending artery (LAD) and an anomalous infundibular branch originating from the pulmonary artery (partial ARCAPA). This association may have contributed to a limited ischemic burden, explaining the patient’s asymptomatic state. Knowledge of these rare coronary anatomies is essential for accurate diagnosis and management.

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Morelli et al. (2026) studied this question. The rare coexistence of a type II double left anterior descending artery and partial ARCAPA potentially limited ischemic burden in an asymptomatic 51-year-old patient.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69bb92df496e729e629808a2https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics16060886
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