Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: Case Series from a Tertiary Centre

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a rare cause of non-atherosclerotic acute coronary syndrome (ACS). As it is more commonly seen in young women, the diagnosis can be missed. Current evidence is based on case reports and retrospective studies with no consensus recommendations on immedi...

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Published in:Heart, lung & circulation lung & circulation, 2016-03, Vol.25 (3), p.e41-e45
Main Authors: Anderson, Robert D., MBBS, Jayadeva, Pavithra S., MBBS, Wilson, William M., MBBS, FRACP, Iyer, Ravi, MBBS, FRACP
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acute Coronary Syndrome - complications
Acute Coronary Syndrome - diagnostic imaging
Acute Coronary Syndrome - therapy
Cardiovascular
Coronary Vessel Anomalies - diagnostic imaging
Coronary Vessel Anomalies - etiology
Coronary Vessel Anomalies - therapy
Female
Fibromuscular dysplasia
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Myocardial infarction
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection
Tertiary Care Centers
Vascular Diseases - congenital
Vascular Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Vascular Diseases - etiology
Vascular Diseases - therapy
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Summary:Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a rare cause of non-atherosclerotic acute coronary syndrome (ACS). As it is more commonly seen in young women, the diagnosis can be missed. Current evidence is based on case reports and retrospective studies with no consensus recommendations on immediate management and long-term follow-up. We present a case series of four patients to outline clinical presentation, prognosis and long-term management of this rare clinical entity.
ISSN:1443-9506
1444-2892
DOI:10.1016/j.hlc.2015.10.006