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Spontaneous coronary artery dissection physical examination

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Nate Michalak, B.A.

Synonyms and keywords: SCAD

Overview

Overview

Physical exam in SCAD may include tachycardia, bradycardia, hypertension, hypotension, rale, syncope based on the the coronary arteries involvement and ventricular dysfunction.

Physical Examination

Physical Examination

Physical exam in SCAD include:

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References

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