2018
DOI: 10.1080/20009666.2018.1440855
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A case of spontaneous coronary artery dissection presenting with acute anterior wall myocardial infarction in a young adult male – an increasingly recognized rare disease

Abstract: Background: Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is increasingly recognized as an important cause of myocardial infarction and sudden death. Although some correlations have been noted in relation to aetiology, no direct causes have been identified in a large number of patients. Most of the patients are women in peripartum period or of childbearing age, with few if any risk factors for coronary heart disease. In men, however, risk factors for atherosclerosis are more prevalent in cases of SCADCase repo… Show more

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“…With the development and rupture of coronary atherosclerotic plaque in patients with coronary heart disease, it can lead to arterial thrombosis, acute myocardial infarction and life-threatening ( Taha et al, 2018 ). With the change of diet structure, lifestyle and work rhythm of Chinese residents, patients with coronary heart disease tend to be younger, and the incidence rate of acute myocardial infarction among young and middle-aged patients has also significantly increased ( Yanmei, 2019 ).…”
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confidence: 99%
“…With the development and rupture of coronary atherosclerotic plaque in patients with coronary heart disease, it can lead to arterial thrombosis, acute myocardial infarction and life-threatening ( Taha et al, 2018 ). With the change of diet structure, lifestyle and work rhythm of Chinese residents, patients with coronary heart disease tend to be younger, and the incidence rate of acute myocardial infarction among young and middle-aged patients has also significantly increased ( Yanmei, 2019 ).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%