Coronary stenting was successfully used to treat two cases of spontaneous coronary artery dissection, a rare condition predominantly affecting women.
Case Report (n=2)
Prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment, including coronary stenting, are crucial for successful outcomes in spontaneous coronary artery dissection.
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a rare condition that can cause acute myocardial infarction and sudden death. This entity occurs predominantly in women. Although several mechanisms have been postulated, no single etiology completely explains the pathogenesis of SCAD. Patients who survive SCAD have been treated with various modalities. Prompt diagnosis and early institution of appropriate treatment are usually associated with successful outcome. We report two cases of SCAD successfully identified and treated with coronary stenting as well as a comprehensive review of cases of SCAD published since 1952.
Kamineni et al. (2002) conducted a case report in Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) (n=2). Coronary stenting was evaluated on Successful outcome. Coronary stenting was successfully used to treat two cases of spontaneous coronary artery dissection, a rare condition predominantly affecting women.