Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5596458 Annales de Cardiologie et d'Angéiologie 2016 6 Pages PDF
Abstract
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a poorly understood and under-diagnosed entity of acute coronary syndrome, affecting predominantly young women. Relatively large series have been published in the past five years highlighting this condition, once believed to be rare. Indeed, the pathophysiology, natural history, clinical presentation, patient profile, diagnostic modalities, management and outcomes of SCAD are becoming better understood. The aim of our review is to provide a brief “state of the art” of SCAD in 2016 to help the clinician in the management of this challenging condition.
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