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Spontaneous coronary artery dissection secondary prevention

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

Synonyms and keywords: SCAD

Overview

Secondary prevention strategies following spontaneous coronary artery dissection include avoidance of extreme isometric or competitive physical exercise and also psychosocial support.

Secondary Prevention

Secondary prevention strategies following spontaneous coronary artery dissection include avoidance of extreme isometric or competitive physical exercise and also psychosocial support. [1]

References

  1. Hayes, Sharonne N.; Kim, Esther S.H.; Saw, Jacqueline; Adlam, David; Arslanian-Engoren, Cynthia; Economy, Katherine E.; Ganesh, Santhi K.; Gulati, Rajiv; Lindsay, Mark E.; Mieres, Jennifer H.; Naderi, Sahar; Shah, Svati; Thaler, David E.; Tweet, Marysia S.; Wood, Malissa J. (2018). “Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: Current State of the Science: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association”. Circulation. 137 (19). doi:10.1161/CIR.0000000000000564. ISSN 0009-7322.

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