Abstract
Awareness and diagnosis of spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) are increasing, as this has been recently realized as an important cause of myocardial infarction in women. The mechanism of SCAD is different than atherosclerosis, with a relatively younger patient demographic and natural history. These differences influence the approach to management. Herein, current knowledge regarding SCAD is reviewed with a focus on presentation, diagnosis, and management.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Sex Differences in Cardiac Diseases |
Subtitle of host publication | Pathophysiology, Presentation, Diagnosis and Management |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 75-92 |
Number of pages | 18 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780128193693 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2021 |
Keywords
- Acute coronary syndrome
- Myocardial infarction
- Pregnancy
- Spontaneous coronary artery dissection
- Women
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)