What Is New in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection?

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a condition that leads to tearing of the coronary vessel wall in the absence of trauma, iatrogenic injury, or atherosclerosis. SCAD is an important cause of myocardial infarction in young women, leading to significant cardiovascular morbidity and mort...

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Main Authors: Cathevine Yang, MD, Sophie Offen, MD, Jacqueline Saw, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-02-01
Series:CJC Open
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589790X23002949