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coronary arterial venous fistula

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  • The role of coronary artery disease in heart attack
    cardiovascular disease
    / Abnormalities of the coronary arteries

    Abnormal openings, called coronary arterial venous fistulas, may be present between the coronary arteries and the chambers of the heart. One or more of the three main coronary arteries may be absent. While these abnormalities are frequently asymptomatic, they may be associated with early, often sudden, death. If…

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    Abnormal openings, called coronary arterial venous fistulas, may be present between the coronary arteries and the chambers of the heart. One or more of the three main coronary arteries may be absent. While these abnormalities are frequently asymptomatic, they may be associated with early, often sudden, death. If…

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