| Spontaneous coronary artery dissection: to treat or not to treat-2 atypical cases and a review of the literature. | |
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PMID: 20634682 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Spontaneous coronary dissection is an unusual cause of acute coronary syndrome and sudden death, with a predilection for otherwise healthy young women. Presentation during the peri-partum period accounts for a quarter of the cases. We describe 2 cases of spontaneous coronary dissection with some atypical features. Both patients differed in their demographics, clinical presentations, and management strategies. Posited pathogenetic mechanisms for spontaneous coronary dissection are varied and remain poorly understood. Optimal management strategies depend on the vessels involved and the presence of ongoing symptoms. Patients who survive to presentation typically have a good prognosis. |
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Farzan Irani; William R Colyer; Jodi Tinkel |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: American journal of therapeutics Volume: 19 ISSN: 1536-3686 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Ther Publication Date: 2012 Jan |
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Created Date: 2012-01-09 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9441347 Medline TA: Am J Ther Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: e62-5 Citation Subset: IM |
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1Department of Internal Medicine, St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, OH; 2Department of Cardiovascular Medicine; and 3Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo, OH. |
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