Christopher W Jensen, Lillian Kang, Mary E Moya-Mendez, Kristen E Rhodin, Andrew M Vekstein, W Schuyler Jones, Jennifer A Rymer, Brittany A Zwischenberger, Adam R Williams
OBJECTIVES: Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a rare but important nonatherosclerotic cause of acute coronary syndrome. Indications for revascularization and long-term outcomes of SCAD remain areas of active investigation. We report our experience with initial management strategy and long-term outcomes in SCAD. METHODS: We reviewed all patients treated at our institution from 1996-2021 with a SCAD diagnosis. Demographics, comorbidities, clinical presentations, angiography findings, and management strategies were obtained by chart review...
August 24, 2023: Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery