Health Sciences 2020
DOI: 10.35988/sm-hs.2020.084
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Brief Summary of Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Management of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection

Abstract: Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a rare cause of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). It was first described 80 years ago. Pathogenetic me­chanisms are most likely to be associated with inti­mas tear or bleeding vasa-vasorum, which resulting in intramural haemorrhage. SCAD typically occurs in young women who do not have coronary heart disease risk factors and who have acute coronary syndrome. Half of all SCAD presents with ST – ele­vation myocardial infarction (STEMI), while the rest with non – ST – … Show more

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