Role of IVUS in Assessing Spontaneous Coronary Dissection: a Case Report

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a rare condition that can result in unstable angina, acute myocardial infarction, and sudden death. This condition may occur particularly in women during late pregnancy and in the postpartum period. We present the case of a 33-year-old African America...

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Main Authors: Saud Al Ghamdi, Majed Mazen Malak, Awad Al Qahtani, Amin Daoulah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2012-06-01
Series:Journal of Tehran University Heart Center
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Online Access:http://journals.tums.ac.ir/PdfMed.aspx?pdf_med=/upload_files/pdf/21275.pdf&manuscript_id=21275