When fatigue and chest pain reveal a hidden congenital coronary anomaly: agenesis of the right coronary artery
Angelie is a student at Ponce Health Sciences University who had the opportunity to participate in the American College of Cardiology’s ACC.26 scientific sessions, presenting two accepted clinical cases in the field of cardiology. As part of her academic work, she led the preparation of a case regarding congenital agenesis of the right coronary artery (RCA)—a rare cardiovascular anomaly—and co-authored a case on apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in a resource-limited setting, highlighting the challenges associated with disparities in healthcare access. This experience strengthened her skills in research, clinical analysis, literature review, and scientific presentation, while also providing the opportunity to represent Ponce Health Sciences University and the San Lucas Episcopal Medical Center on a national academic stage. Her participation also reflects her commitment to further professional development in internal medicine and cardiology, as well as her dedication to encouraging other students to engage in research and academic opportunities.
