title: Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: Case Series from a Tertiary Centre.
abstract: Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a rare cause of non-atherosclerotic acute coronary syndrome (ACS). As it is more commonly seen in young women, the diagnosis can be missed. Current evidence is based on case reports and retrospective studies with no consensus recommendations on immediate management and long-term follow-up. We present a case series of four patients to outline clinical presentation, prognosis and long-term management of this rare clinical entity.
authors.affiliation: Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Vic, Australia. Electronic address: robert.anderson2@mh.org.au.
authors.forename: Robert D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Anderson
authors.affiliation: Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Vic, Australia.
authors.forename: Pavithra S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Jayadeva
authors.affiliation: Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Vic, Australia.
authors.forename: William M
authors.initials: WM
authors.lastname: Wilson
authors.affiliation: Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Vic, Australia.
authors.forename: Ravi
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Iyer
mesh_terms: D054058:Acute Coronary Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy*; D003330:Coronary Vessel Anomalies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D062606:Tertiary Care Centers; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000151:congenital* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy
keywords: Fibromuscular dysplasia; Myocardial infarction; Spontaneous coronary artery dissection