Common questions
What clinicians rely on
Individual studies can contradict one another. Clinicians rely primarily on consensus statements and guidelines, which synthesise many studies and grade the strength of evidence behind each recommendation. If you only read a few documents, start here. They are written for professionals, so bring specific questions to your clinician.
This site organises published research to help you talk with your clinician. It does not replace medical diagnosis or advice.
Related records
8Consensus and guidelines first; records without full text last.
Clinical Considerations for Competitive Sports Participation for Athletes With Cardiovascular Abnormalities: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology
Circulation
Bibliographic record only — the full text must be obtained from the publisher.
2020 ESC Guidelines on sports cardiology and exercise in patients with cardiovascular disease
European Heart Journal
Bibliographic record only — the full text must be obtained from the publisher.
2020 ESC Guidelines for the management of adult congenital heart disease
European Heart Journal
Bibliographic record only — the full text must be obtained from the publisher.
Recommendations for Multimodality Assessment of Congenital Coronary Anomalies: A Guide from the American Society of Echocardiography
Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography
先天性心脏病外科治疗中国专家共识(十二):先天性冠状动脉异常
中国胸心血管外科临床杂志
2018 AHA/ACC Guideline for the Management of Adults With Congenital Heart Disease
Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Expert consensus guidelines: Anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery
Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Eligibility and Disqualification Recommendations for Competitive Athletes With Cardiovascular Abnormalities: Task Force 4: Congenital Heart Disease: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology
Circulation
Other questions
What is this condition
Where the coronary arteries arise, and why position matters
How serious is it
Risk stratification, sudden death, long-term follow-up
Which tests are used
What CT, MRI, echocardiography, and stress testing can show
Can sport continue
Activity restriction, return to training, competitive participation
Is surgery needed
Indications, operative techniques, post-operative outcomes