Spontaneous coronary artery dissection: An underrecognized cause of ACS.

Authors

Zachary R Caverley, Cardiology Physician Assistant - Providence Oregon Cardiology Group, 1355 Exchange St, Astoria, OR 97103Follow
Lori Tam, ProvidenceFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-1-2023

Publication Title

JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants

Keywords

oregon; psvmc; Humans; Female; Coronary Vessels; Coronary Angiography; Vascular Diseases; Acute Coronary Syndrome; cards; cards publication

Abstract

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is an underrecognized form of nonatherosclerotic acute coronary syndrome, mostly occurring in younger female patients. The knowledge base about the diagnosis and management of SCAD has grown over the past decade, but gaps remain in how best to approach this disease. This article reviews the research on the prevalence, presentation, and management of SCAD.

Clinical Institute

Cardiovascular (Heart)

Department

Cardiology

Recommended Citation

Caverley, Zachary R and Tam, Lori, "Spontaneous coronary artery dissection: An underrecognized cause of ACS." (2023). Articles, Abstracts, and Reports. 8120.
https://digitalcommons.providence.org/publications/8120