Coronary artery dissection
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Overview
Coronary artery dissection is a rare cause of acute coronary syndrome and sudden death.[1] The coronary artery develops a tear, causing blood to flow between the layers which forces them apart. Coronary artery dissection can be either spontaneous, and in this case it is called spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) or secondary to other conditions. The majority of dissections occur secondary to percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI); however, although rare, coronary artery dissections can occur spontaneously.[2]
Classification
Classification
Primary
Secondary
References
References
- ↑ Basso C, Morgagni GL, Thiene G (1996). “Spontaneous coronary artery dissection: a neglected cause of acute myocardial ischaemia and sudden death”. Heart. 75 (5): 451–4. PMC 484340. PMID 8665336.
- ↑ Kamran M, Guptan A, Bogal M (2008). “Spontaneous coronary artery dissection: case series and review”. J Invasive Cardiol. 20 (10): 553–9. PMID 18830003. Unknown parameter
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