title: Angiographic and interventional management of spontaneous coronary artery dissections: When less is more, or "When 'Better' flow is the enemy of good flow".
abstract: Conservative management of SCAD in clinically stable patients with non-flow limiting lesions in major arteries is associated with favorable outcomes A careful, methodical approach to pursuing PCI in patients with SCAD is warranted Peripartum patients with SCAD appear to be at higher risk for technical complications; interventions in these patients should be performed by highly experienced operators.
authors.affiliation: Corrigan-Minehan Heart Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA.
authors.forename: Malissa J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Wood
authors.affiliation: Corrigan-Minehan Heart Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA.
authors.forename: Douglas E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Drachman
mesh_terms: D017023:Coronary Angiography; D003330:Coronary Vessel Anomalies; D006801:Humans; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014652:Vascular Diseases