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. 1991 Feb;65(2):107–108. doi: 10.1136/hrt.65.2.107

Successful operation on a coronary arteriovenous fistula in a 74 year old woman.

M J Brack 1, P J Hubner 1, R K Firmin 1
PMCID: PMC1024504  PMID: 1867943

Abstract

Coronary arteriovenous fistulas are rare and are usually diagnosed in children or young adults. Most are believed to be congenital. A right coronary arteriovenous fistula was first diagnosed in a patient of 74. Despite her age the fistula was successfully operated on and her symptoms were relieved.

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