Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: Principles of Management

Overview

Journal Cleve Clin J Med

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2021 Nov 3

PMID 34728488

Citations 14

Authors

Nicole Pristera

Pulkit Chaudhury

Erik H Van Iterson

Leslie S Cho

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Abstract

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is an acute noniatrogenic tear in the coronary arterial wall, leading to disruption of coronary blood flow and myocardial infarction. Previously considered rare, it is now recognized as a common cause of acute coronary syndrome, particularly in young women. Despite growing awareness of this disease, there is a paucity of data on acute and long-term therapy. This review summarizes the existing literature on treatment of SCAD and describes a comprehensive management strategy.

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