Open AccessA Hidden Threat: Anomalous Aortic Origins of the Coronary Arteries in Athletes
Author(s) -
Jason Tso,
Casey G Turner,
Jonathan H. Kim
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
current treatment options in cardiovascular medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.724
H-Index - 29
eISSN - 1534-3189
pISSN - 1092-8464
DOI - 10.1007/s11936-020-00859-1
Subject(s) - medicine , athletes , sudden cardiac death , risk stratification , coronary arteries , sudden death , clinical practice , cardiology , coronary artery disease , artery , intensive care medicine , physical therapy
Anomalous aortic origins of the coronary arteries (AAOCA) are a primary cause of sudden cardiac death in athletes. This review will detail the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and risk stratification of AAOCA, while also highlighting return-to-play considerations for athletes.