Coronary artery dissection as cause of sudden death

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Population

A 38-year-old man who died suddenly on the street, apparently in perfect health condition.

Design

Case_report

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Discussion

Rare aortic plaque rupture with coronary extension identified in sudden death; case report leaves open prevalence and screening implications.

Population

A 38-year-old man who died suddenly on the street, apparently in perfect health condition.

Outcome

Autopsy and histopathologic findings determining the cause of sudden death

Highlights spontaneous coronary dissection as a potential cause of sudden death in young, apparently healthy individuals.

Jung et al. (2013) studied this question.

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Rare aortic plaque rupture with coronary extension identified in sudden death; case report leaves open prevalence and screening implications.