RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Spontaneous coronary artery dissection: Principles of management
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 623
OP 630
DO 10.3949/ccjm.88a.20162
VO 88
IS 11
A1 Nicole Pristera
A1 Pulkit Chaudhury
A1 Erik H. Van Iterson
A1 Leslie S. Cho
YR 2021
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/88/11/623.abstract
AB 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.