Twin Circumflex Arteries with Left Sinus of Valsalva Origin: A Case Report

ABSTRACT

Coronary artery anomalies are not uncommon. The importance of coronary anomalies varies from unimportant to life threatening. Herein, we report for the first time twin circumflex coronary arteries originating separately from the left sinus of Valsalva.

KEYWORDS

Coronary artery anomalies - twin circumflex arteries - left sinus of Valsalva

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