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Thus far, no studies have comprehensively evaluated the usefulness of coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) in the setting of spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD). CCTA is not recommended as the first-line investigation for suspected SCAD as CCTA is generally contraindicated in patients presenting with high-risk acute coronary syndrome (ACS). CCTA may have a lower spatial and temporal resolution than coronary angiography in the diagnosis of SCAD, and normal results on CCTA do not completely exclude SCAD. Nevertheless, CCTA may be useful for non-invasive follow-up of SCAD involving proximal or large-caliber coronary arteries. | |||
==References== | ==References== |
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Synonyms and keywords: SCAD
Overview
When the diagnosis of SCAD cannot be ascertained by the standard coronary angiography, intracoronary imaging such as intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) or optical coherence tomography (OCT) may provide complementary information for establishing a definitive diagnosis.
Other Imaging Findings
Intravascular Ultrasound and Optical Coherence Tomogrpahy
When angiographic diagnosis of SCAD is uncertain, intracoronary imaging such as intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)[1][2][3] or optical coherence tomography (OCT)[4] may provide adjunctive information for establishing the diagnosis. OCT may be superior to IVUS with respect to delineating the lumen-intimal interface and visualizing intimal tears, false lumen, intramural hematoma, and intraluminal thrombosis. However, these advanced imaging modalities may not be readily available and have potential risks, including extending the coronary dissection with guidewire or imaging catheter, catheter-induced occlusion of true lumen, and hydraulic extension with contrast injection for OCT. Intracoronary imaging should be pursued only when angiographic diagnosis cannot be determined and when the lesion can be crossed with the imaging catheter.
A clinical-angiographic scoring system for faster and efficient SCAD diagnosis has been proposed as follows:[5]
Clinical-Angiographic Score System for SCAD Faster Diagnosis | |
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Clinical Characteristics | |
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+2 |
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+1 |
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+1 |
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+1 |
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+1 |
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+3 |
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+1 |
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+2 |
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+1 |
Angiographic Characteristics | |
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+1 |
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+1 |
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+1 |
At least 3 points: Indication to perform endovascular imaging (OCT or, if not available, IVUS) |
OCT/IVUS for suspected SCAD may be indicated in a patient with chest pain, ECG/Echo abnormalities, troponin rise/fall, and a score of ≥3 points.
Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography
Thus far, no studies have comprehensively evaluated the usefulness of coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) in the setting of spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD). CCTA is not recommended as the first-line investigation for suspected SCAD as CCTA is generally contraindicated in patients presenting with high-risk acute coronary syndrome (ACS). CCTA may have a lower spatial and temporal resolution than coronary angiography in the diagnosis of SCAD, and normal results on CCTA do not completely exclude SCAD. Nevertheless, CCTA may be useful for non-invasive follow-up of SCAD involving proximal or large-caliber coronary arteries.
References
- ↑ Maehara A, Mintz GS, Castagna MT; et al. (2002). "Intravascular ultrasound assessment of spontaneous coronary artery dissection". The American Journal of Cardiology. 89 (4): 466–8. PMID 11835932. Unknown parameter
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ignored (help) - ↑ Porto I, Banning AP (2004). "Intravascular ultrasound imaging in the diagnosis and treatment of spontaneous coronary dissection with drug-eluting stents". The Journal of Invasive Cardiology. 16 (2): 78–80. PMID 14760197. Unknown parameter
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ignored (help) - ↑ Arnold JR, West NE, van Gaal WJ, Karamitsos TD, Banning AP (2008). "The role of intravascular ultrasound in the management of spontaneous coronary artery dissection". Cardiovascular Ultrasound. 6: 24. doi:10.1186/1476-7120-6-24. PMC 2429898. PMID 18513437.
- ↑ Ishibashi K, Kitabata H, Akasaka T (2009). "Intracoronary optical coherence tomography assessment of spontaneous coronary artery dissection". Heart (British Cardiac Society). 95 (10): 818. doi:10.1136/hrt.2008.158485. PMID 19401282. Unknown parameter
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ignored (help) - ↑ Buccheri D, Zambelli G (2016). "Focusing on spontaneous coronary artery dissection: actuality and future perspectives". J Thorac Dis. 8 (12): E1784–E1786. doi:10.21037/jtd.2016.12.79. PMC 5227193. PMID 28149642.