TEACHING POINT: Anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA syndrome) is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by a steal phenomenon; it must be recognized, as a prompt treatment may prevent life-threatening complications such as myocardial infarction, mitral dysfunction, and malignant dysrhythmias in adults.
Mahsouli, A., & Dragean, C. (2023). Abnormal Origin of the Left Coronary Artery: When the Bloodstream Finds its Way. Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology, 107(1), 26 [1-3]. https://doi.org/10.5334/jbsr.3085 (Original work published 2023)