What is Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery?
Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a rare defect of the heart that is present at birth. ALCAPA occurs when the left coronary artery, which takes blood to the heart, is connected to the pulmonary artery instead of to the aorta.
How do members experience Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery*
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Heart palpitations
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery*
Who has Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | |
| Female | 8 |