Acute Myocardial Infarction in a Healthy 57-Year-Old Female: A Case Report

Authors

Manisha Das
Wilbert S. Aronow, New York Medical CollegeFollow

Author Type(s)

Faculty

Journal Title

International Journal on Heart & Vascular System

First Page

24

Last Page

26

Document Type

Case Report

Publication Date

10-28-2021

Department

Medicine

Abstract

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) commonly present as acute coronary syndrome in otherwise healthy population especially in women. SCAD is defined as dissection involving epicardial coronary arteries, not related to any trauma, or atherosclerosis process or any iatrogenic causes, resulting in intimal disruption and/or Intra-mural hematoma (IMH). SCAD is often misdiagnosed and therefore the treatment is delayed resulting in complications. This review will focus on a case presentation and the diagnosis and management of SCAD.

Recommended Citation

Das, M., & Aronow, W. S. (2021). Acute Myocardial Infarction in a Healthy 57-Year-Old Female: A Case Report. International Journal on Heart & Vascular System, 1 (1), 24-26. https://doi.org/10.51626/ijhvs.2021.01.00005