Health Dictionary
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Spontaneous coronary artery dissection electrocardiogram
Introduction
Synonyms and keywords: SCAD
Overview
Overview
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.
Electrocardiogram in SCAD
Electrocardiogram in SCAD
Findings on ECG associated SCAD may include:
- No changes
- Non specific ST / T wave changes
- Inverted T waves
- ST depression
- ST elevation
Synonyms and keywords: SCAD
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Approach | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | Angiography | CT | MRI | Echocardiography | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Treatment Approach | Medical Therapy | Percutaneous Coronary Intervention | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Nate Michalak, B.A.; Arzu Kalayci, M.D. [2];
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Arzu Kalayci, M.D. [2]