Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection and Its Management: A Case Report

Abstract

We illustrate a notable case of an elderly male presenting to a community hospital with six out of 10 substernal chest discomfort and electrocardiogram changes consistent with an anterolateral myocardial infarction. Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) was initiated following aspirin and anticoagulation administration, which further revealed a critical distal left main spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD). Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery consults led to the recommendation of emergent two-vessel Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG). The patient’s clinical status resolved to full recovery and was discharged on postoperative day five. The incidence of SCAD in older men has not been well documented in current literature. Prevalence in older males is 0.02%. However, it rises to 10.8% in females less than 50 years of age and with acute coronary syndromes (ACS) and ST-segment elevation. Our aim is to incorporate this case report into the current literature and help improve early diagnosis and treatment based on current recommendations.

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