Spontaneous Dissection of Circumflex Coronary Artery in a Young Male Patient
Abstract
Spontaneous coronary
artery dissection (SCAD) is a rare but sometimes life-threatening cause of
acute coronary syndrome. Patients may present with various clinical conditions
ranging from angina pectoris to cardiogenic shock to sudden cardiac death. SCAD
is diagnosed with coronary angiography, coronary computed tomography
angiography or intravascular ultrasound. The selection of treatment strategy
depends upon the clinical manifestation, location and the extent of dissection
and amount of ischemic myocardium at risk. Herein, we present the case of a
33-year-old man who presented with post exercise chest pain. Diffuse
spontaneous dissection of circumflex coronary artery was diagnosed with
coronary computed tomography angiography instead of conventional coronary
angiography due to the absence of additional risk factors, ECG changes, and
cardiac enzyme abnormalities. He was treated with percutaneous coronary
stenting and had a favorable clinical course and was discharged on medical
therapy. Re-stenosis developed at one month later and re-stenting was performed
successfully. We also provide a comprehensive review of published literature
related to this clinical entity.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Clinical Sciences
Journal Section
Case Report
Authors
İbrahim Uyar
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Engin Tulukoğlu
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Erhan Kaya
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Mehmet Meriç
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Publication Date
April 6, 2015
Submission Date
April 6, 2015
Acceptance Date
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Published in Issue
Year 2015 Volume: 18 Number: 1