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Does myocarditis or covid cause coronary artery fistula?
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No. Myocarditis causes inflammation of the heart muscle. Coronary artery fistulas are usually congenital but can be caused by surgery or injuries of the heart.
Answered 6/9/2022
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It is extremely rare (CAF) and mostly at birth. rarely secondary to inflammation of the coronary artery. So far it is not reported after covd
Answered 6/10/2022
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