Unusual presentation of extensive spontaneous coronary dissection: Case report and literature review

The etiology of spontaneous dissection of coronary artery (SDCA) is not well understood yet. Different studies have linked this entity to pregnancy, physical stress, collagen diseases and vasculitis. In general, patients do not exhibit the classic risk factors for coronary artery disease, which mand...

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Published in:ARYA atherosclerosis 2017-01, Vol.13 (1), p.46-49
Main Authors: França, Júlio César Queiroz, Santos, Márcio Antonio, Godoy, Moacir Fernandes
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acute coronary syndromes
Cardiac arrhythmia
Cardiovascular disease
Case Report
Case reports
Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA)
Coronary
Coronary Angiography
Coronary vessels
Dissection
Heart attacks
Hormone replacement therapy
Hypertension
Medical imaging
Pathogenesis
Patients
Pregnancy
Stents
Ultrasonic imaging
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