Spontaneous coronary artery dissection electrocardiogram

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Arzu Kalayci, M.D. [2]

Synonyms and keywords: SCAD

Electrocardiogram findings vary according to the coronary flow-limitation by the dissection flap or intramural hematoma. There can be no changes in ECG in some cases. In other cases ECG may show any of changes.

Findings on ECG associated SCAD may include:

• No changes
• Non specific ST / T wave changes
• Inverted T waves
• ST depression
• ST elevation