Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery
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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.
Common symptoms reported by people with Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery
Treatments taken by people with Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery
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Who has Anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery on PatientsLikeMe?
- 8 patients have this condition
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 6 say ALCAPA is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 2 | |
| 50s | 0 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 1 | |
| 20-29 years | 0 | |
| 30-39 years | 1 | |
| 40-49 years | 0 | |
| 50-59 years | 0 | |
| 60-69 years | 0 | |
| 70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | |
| Female | 7 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 2 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 0 |
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