Spontaneous Healing Of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: A Case Report
Erdim, R., Gormez, S., & Aytekin, V. (2008). spontaneous healing of spontaneous coronary artery dissection: a case report. The Journal of invasive cardiology, 20(8), E237–E238.
View Original Source →Abstract
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is an extremely rare cause of myocardial ischemia. It is more prevalent in young women, particularly in the peripartum period. We report a case of SCAD occurring in a 40-year-old non-pregnant woman who presented with acute coronary syndrome. Coronary angiography revealed dissection in the mid and distal portions of left anterior descending artery. She was treated with medical therapy and repeat coronary angiography at 2 months showed no signs of the previous dissection.
Case Details
Disease Location
Heart
Personal Characteristics
40 years old non pregnant woman with acute coronary syndrome
Clinical Characteristics
Coronary angiography revealed dissection in the mid and distal portions of left anterior descending artery.
Remission Characteristics
At two months showed no signs of dissection
Treatment & Mechanisms
Proposed Remission Mechanisms
Not discussed
Clinical Treatment
Medical therapy and repeated coronary angiography
Additional Notes
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