Author:
Dang Quan,Burgess Sonya,Psaltis Peter J.,Fairley Sarah,Saw Jacqueline,Zaman Sarah
Abstract
AbstractSpontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is an important cause of acute coronary syndromes (ACS), with a higher incidence in younger female patients. It is also associated with pregnancy, delivery, and the post-partum period. Despite an exponential rise in the volume of SCAD-focused research and publications within the past decade, SCAD is still a poorly understood condition, with a paucity of randomised controlled trial data. This review discusses the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and management of SCAD alongside areas for future research.
Funder
University of Sydney
National Heart Foundation of Australia
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC