January 1, 2001Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions
Coronary artery dissection during pregnancy and the postpartum period: Two case reports and review of literature
Population
2 women with spontaneous coronary dissection in the early postpartum period, along with a review of…
Design
Case_report
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Implication
Successful postpartum SCAD management feasible in select cases; extends sparse reports but leaves optimal strategies open.
Key Points
- This research aims to highlight the occurrence of spontaneous coronary artery dissection in peripartum and postpartum women.
- Described two cases of spontaneous coronary artery dissection during the postpartum period.
- Conducted a comprehensive review of previously published cases.
- Both cases had successful outcomes after management of coronary artery dissection.
- The literature review provided insights on diagnostic and therapeutic considerations.
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Population
2 women with spontaneous coronary dissection in the early postpartum period, along with a review of previously published cases.
Highlights diagnostic and therapeutic considerations for the rare clinical entity of spontaneous coronary dissection during the peripartum and postpartum periods.
Cite This Study
Koul et al. (2001) studied this question.