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Spontaneous coronary artery dissection is an emergency condition that occurs when a tear forms in a wall of a heart artery. Spontaneous coronary artery dissection also is called SCAD . SCAD can slow or block blood flow to the heart, causing a heart attack, heart rhythm problems or sudden death.
Abstract. Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) has emerged as an important cause of acute coronary syndrome, myocardial infarction, and sudden death, particularly among young women and individuals with few conventional atherosclerotic risk factors.
- Sharonne N. Hayes, Esther S.H. Kim, Jacqueline Saw, David Adlam, Cynthia Arslanian-Engoren, Katherin...
- 2018
Oct 30, 2023 · Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a nontraumatic, noniatrogenic separation of the coronary arterial wall and is an infrequent cause of acute myocardial infarction. It is more common in younger patients and in women.
Jun 2, 2022 · Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a tear in the wall of the epicardial coronary artery not caused by trauma, coronary intervention, or atherosclerotic plaque rupture. It is characterized by intimal tear, intramural hematoma, and false lumen formation, which can obstruct coronary blood flow and cause myocardial ischemia.
- Subash Nepal, Michael A. Bishop
- 2023/06/21
Aug 4, 2022 · This trapped blood causes the artery to bulge inward. The bulge blocks or slows blood flow to your heart. SCAD increases your risk of acute coronary syndrome. This is a type of coronary artery disease that causes chest pain or angina. You’re also at risk of having a life-threatening heart attack.
Dec 5, 2022 · Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is the result of spontaneous tearing in the coronary artery wall. Learn the causes and treatment.
Jun 19, 2023 · Objectives: Identify the etiology of coronary artery dissection. Describe the physical exam findings of a patient with coronary artery dissection. Outline management options for coronary artery dissection. Explain a well-coordinated interprofessional team approach to provide effective care to patients with coronary artery dissection.
