Table 1. Origin and drainage of fistulae.
Origin | Prevalence (%) | Drainage | Prevalence (%) |
---|---|---|---|
LAD | 25–42 | RA | 19–26 |
RCA | 50–60 | RV | 14–40 |
Both | 5 | LA | 5–6 |
Diagonal | 1.9 | LV | 2–19 |
Marginal | 0.7 | PA | 15–20.2 |
Circumflex | 18.3 | CS | 7 |
Single coronary | 3 | SCV | 1 |
Abbreviations: CS, coronary sinus; LA, left atrium; LAD, left anterior descending; LV, left ventricle; PA, Pulmonary artery; RA, right atrium; RCA, right coronary artery; RV, right ventricle; SVC, superior vena cava.
Source: Adapted from Dodge-Khatami et al6.
Note: Low-pressure structures, such as the right chambers of the heart and the pulmonary artery are the most common sites of drainage.19