Key result
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection is an increasingly recognized cause of acute coronary syndrome that predominantly affects women and is generally best managed with a conservative approach.
Why the study?
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection is a less familiar cause of acute coronary syndrome with a considerable mortality rate and incidence rates reaching up to 4%.
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SCAD is a critical differential diagnosis for ACS in young women without classic risk factors, and conservative management with antiplatelets and beta-blockers is the mainstay of therapy.
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection is a medical condition characterized by the rupture of the coronary artery wall, occurring without any external trauma. This ailment has been linked to various inflammatory, rheumatologic, and connective tissue disorders, as well as pregnancy-related changes. Despite being a less familiar cause of acute coronary syndrome, it has a considerable mortality rate, with incidence rates reaching up to 4%. This review will discuss the occurrence, pathophysiology, categorization, risk factors, diagnostic techniques, and treatment approaches related to spontaneous coronary artery dissection.
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Alvarez et al. (2023) conducted a review in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection. Spontaneous coronary artery dissection is an increasingly recognized cause of acute coronary syndrome that predominantly affects women and is generally best managed with a conservative approach.
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