| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8649396 | Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine | 2018 | 22 Pages |
Abstract
- Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is increasingly recognized as a cause of ACS in young and middle-aged females.
- SCAD of the left main coronary artery is rare.
- Intracoronary imaging with OCT can facilitate the definitive diagnosis of SCAD, but is not without risks.
- Conservative management of SCAD appears to be associated with good clinical outcomes in the absence of ongoing ischemia.
- The optimal treatment of SCAD in the left main coronary artery remains unknown.
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Authors
Manivannan Veerasamy, Mark E. Jacoby, Ryan D. Madder,