Address for correspondence: Anthony L. Panos, M.D., Miller School of Medicine and Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami, Holtz Bldg 3072, 1611 NW 12th Avenue, Miami FL 33136. Fax: 305-547-2185; email: [email protected]

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Abstract A unique arteriovenous fistula, originating from the left main coronary artery and branching to drain into the right atrium and superior vena cava is presented with review of the literature. (J Card Surg 2010;25:689-691)

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