Spontaneous coronary artery dissection CT

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Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Spontaneous coronary artery dissection from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

Diagnostic Approach

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

Electrocardiogram

Angiography

CT

MRI

Echocardiography

Other Imaging Findings

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Treatment Approach

Medical Therapy

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Surgery

Primary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Future or Investigational Therapies

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sara Zand, M.D.[2]

Synonyms and keywords: SCAD

Overview

coronary computed tomography angiography maybe helpful in the diagnosis of spontaneous coronary artery dissection. Findings on coronary computed tomography angiography suggestive of spontaneous coronary artery dissection include abrupt luminal stenosis of the coronary lumen, intramural hematoma,tapered luminal stenosis, epicardial fat strand, coronary tortuosity, coronary bridging, myocardial hypoperfusion, regional wall motion abnormality.

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References

  1. Tweet MS, Akhtar NJ, Hayes SN, Best PJ, Gulati R, Araoz PA (August 2019). "Spontaneous coronary artery dissection: Acute findings on coronary computed tomography angiography". Eur Heart J Acute Cardiovasc Care. 8 (5): 467–475. doi:10.1177/2048872617753799. PMC 6027604. PMID 29376398.