300 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02115 (617) 355-6000 My Child Has: ALCAPA (Anomalous Origin of the Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery) Programs that treat this condition Cardiac Surgery Program   Cardiomyopathy Program   A congenital coronary artery anomaly in which the left coronary artery arises from the pulmonary artery rather than its usual origin from the aorta. This condition is one cause of poor cardiac function in infancy. For in-depth visual and audio information on this condition, visit the Children's Hospital Boston Multimedia Library. The information on this website should not be taken as medical advice, which can only be given to you by your personal health care professional. Copyright © Children's Hospital Boston. All rights reserved.