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Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a nontraumatic, noniatrogenic separation of the coronary arterial wall and is an infrequent cause of acute myocardial infarction. The underlying mechanism of SCAD is not fully understood. Proposed mechanisms likely include intimal tear and bleeding of the vasa vasorum, inflammation of the adventitia and tortuosity of the coronary artery. SCAD should be considered in any young patient who presents with an acute myocardial infarction or cardiac arrest, especially in females without risk factors or history of coronary heart disease. Diagnosis is confirmed with coronary angiography. Management strategies include medical management, revascularization, mechanical support and cardiac transplantation
Publication Date
5-9-2024
Disciplines
Emergency Medicine
Recommended Citation
Kruszewski J, Abujame A, Wallace A. A case of spontaneous coronary artery dissection in a postpartum woman. Presented at Corewell Health Hospital Farmington Hills 2024 Alvin Yarrows Research Day; 2024 May 9; Farmington Hills, MI.
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2024 Alvin Yarrows Research Day at Corewell Health Hospital Farmington Hills, Farmington Hills, MI, May 9, 2024.