Spontaneous coronary artery dissection.
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection is a rare cause of myocardial ischaemia or sudden death, predominantly affecting young women with no known risk factors for cardiovascular disease. The case described emphasises the benefit of early diagnosis and the need to individualise management based on patient response to treatment.
Naughton
P
P
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Mater Misercordiae Hospital, Eccles St, Dublin 9, Republic of Ireland. peternaughton74@eircom.net
Nolke
L
L
Veerasingam
D
D
McCarthy
J
J
D000328:Adult; D000784:Aortic Dissection / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002637:Chest Pain / Q000209:etiology; D003323:Coronary Aneurysm / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans