College
School of Osteopathic Medicine
Keywords
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection, Idiopathic, iatrogenic, intramural hematoma, intimal dissection, SCAD
Date of Presentation
5-5-2022 12:00 AM
Poster Abstract
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a rare cause of acute coronary syndrome or sudden death. SCAD has a high incidence in a younger, female population with an association with peripartum or postpartum status. Connective tissue disorders and vasculitides are also associated with SCAD. The purpose of this poster will be to examine the presentation and risk factors associated with SCAD and to discuss optimal treatment strategies.
Disciplines
Cardiology | Cardiovascular Diseases | Emergency Medicine | Medicine and Health Sciences
Case Report and Review: Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a rare cause of acute coronary syndrome or sudden death. SCAD has a high incidence in a younger, female population with an association with peripartum or postpartum status. Connective tissue disorders and vasculitides are also associated with SCAD. The purpose of this poster will be to examine the presentation and risk factors associated with SCAD and to discuss optimal treatment strategies.
