Coronary–Bronchial Artery Fistulas: Pathophysiology, Multimodality Imaging, and Contemporary Management
Andrea Falcetta, Francesca Giordana, Paolo Desalvo, Giorgio Baralis, Domenico Vitale, Giuseppe Lauria, Roberta Rossini · 2026
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Andrea Falcetta and co-authors review coronary to bronchial artery fistulas, rare abnormal channels between a heart artery and the airway's blood supply, in a 2026 article. Modern computed tomography scanning spots these lesions more often, forcing clinicians to decide which ones matter. The authors synthesize evidence on causes, presentation, imaging, and treatment, organizing advice around fistula size and the size of the shunt it carries.
Many small fistulas stay silent for life. Larger ones can steal blood from heart muscle, remodel the ventricles, trigger coughing of blood, or weaken the channel wall into an aneurysm. Evaluation typically layers anatomical imaging with functional ischemia testing and, in selected cases, invasive pressure measurement. Management ranges from watchful surveillance for small quiet lesions to catheter or surgical closure when symptoms or significant shunting appear. The review offers a practical framework for following these patients over time.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Andrea Falcetta, Francesca Giordana, Paolo Desalvo, Giorgio Baralis, Domenico Vitale, Giuseppe Lauria, Roberta Rossini |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 52 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |