Spontaneous coronary artery dissection: a case series and literature review

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a rare and often lethal cause of acute coronary syndrome, which typically affects young women and otherwise healthy individuals. SCAD can be diagnosed in patients undergoing coronary angiography and can be underestimated. Special techniques such as op...

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Main Authors: Nelson A. Telles Garcia, Abul N. Khan, Ratna C. Boppana, Hayden L. Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Greater Baltimore Medical Center 2014-09-01
Series:Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives
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Online Access:http://www.jchimp.net/index.php/jchimp/article/download/25261/pdf_1