1. The first multicentre study on coronary anomalies in the Netherlands
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C. J. Koppel, B. W. Driesen, Robbert J. de Winter, A.E. (Annemien) van den Bosch, R. van Kimmenade, L. J. Wagenaar, J. Wouter Jukema, MG Hazekamp, F van der Kley, MRM Jongbloed, P. Kiès, A. D. Egorova, D.B.H. Verheijen, P Damman, PH Schoof, JA (Janneke) Wilschut, Martin Stoel, Ron Speekenbrink, Michiel Voskuil, H. W. Vliegen, C. J. Koppel, B. W. Driesen, Robbert J. de Winter, A.E. (Annemien) van den Bosch, R. van Kimmenade, L. J. Wagenaar, J. Wouter Jukema, MG Hazekamp, F van der Kley, MRM Jongbloed, P. Kiès, A. D. Egorova, D.B.H. Verheijen, P Damman, PH Schoof, JA (Janneke) Wilschut, Martin Stoel, Ron Speekenbrink, Michiel Voskuil, and H. W. Vliegen
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Background: Current guidelines on coronary anomalies are primarily based on expert consensus and a limited number of trials. A gold standard for diagnosis and a consensus on the treatment strategy in this patient group are lacking, especially for patients with an anomalous origin of a coronary artery from the opposite sinus of Valsalva (ACAOS) with an interarterial course. Aim: To provide evidence-substantiated recommendations for diagnostic work-up, treatment and follow-up of patients with anomalous coronary arteries. Methods: A clinical care pathway for patients with ACAOS was established by six Dutch centres. Prospectively included patients undergo work-up according to protocol using computed tomography (CT) angiography, ischaemia detection, echocardiography and coronary angiography with intracoronary measurements to assess anatomical and physiological characteristics of the ACAOS. Surgical and functional follow-up results are evaluated by CT angiography, ischaemia detection and a quality-of-life questionnaire. Patient inclusion for the first multicentre study on coronary anomalies in the Netherlands started in 2020 and will continue for at least 3 years with a minimum of 2 years of follow-up. For patients with a right or left coronary artery originating from the pulmonary artery and coronary arteriovenous fistulas a registry is maintained. Results: Primary outcomes are: (cardiac) death, myocardial ischaemia attributable to the ACAOS, re-intervention after surgery and intervention after initially conservative treatment. The influence of work-up examinations on treatment choice is also evaluated. Conclusions: Structural evidence for the appropriate management of patients with coronary anomalies, especially (interarterial) ACAOS, is lacking. By means of a structured care pathway in a multicentre setting, we aim to provide an evidence-based strategy for the diagnostic evaluation and treatment of this patient group.
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- 2021
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