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A rare presentation of primary spontaneous coronary dissection: left ventricular apical thrombus associated with ischemic cerebrovascular event.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18372054     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Primary spontaneous coronary dissection is a rare condition. It occurs often in young women and is associated with pregnancy. Initial presentations are most likely unstable angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, and congestive heart failure. The optimal management of spontaneous coronary dissection has not been established, but it ranges from conservative medical treatment to percutaneous and surgical interventions. Here, we present the case of a 72-year-old woman with an ischemic stroke due to a left ventricular apical thrombus, secondary to primary spontaneous coronary dissection.
Authors:
Sadik Acikel; Aylin Yildirir; Haldun Muderrisoglu
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Letter     Date:  2008-03-26
Journal Detail:
Title:  International journal of cardiology     Volume:  134     ISSN:  1874-1754     ISO Abbreviation:  Int. J. Cardiol.     Publication Date:  2009 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-04-27     Completed Date:  2009-08-20     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8200291     Medline TA:  Int J Cardiol     Country:  Netherlands    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  e53-5     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged
Aneurysm, Dissecting / complications*,  radiography
Brain Ischemia / etiology*
Coronary Aneurysm / complications*,  radiography
Coronary Angiography
Coronary Thrombosis / complications*
Female
Humans
Stroke / etiology*

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