Meeting abstract

https://doi.org/10.15836/ccar2019.254

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection: a case report

Maja V. Sipic ; Faculty of Medical Science University of Pristina, Kosovska Mitrovica, Kosovo
Snezana Lazic ; Faculty of Medical Science University of Pristina, Kosovska Mitrovica, Kosovo
Dragisa Rasic ; Faculty of Medical Science University of Pristina, Kosovska Mitrovica, Kosovo
Biljana Krdžić ; Faculty of Medical Science University of Pristina, Kosovska Mitrovica, Kosovo
Slavica Pajović ; Faculty of Medical Science University of Pristina, Kosovska Mitrovica, Kosovo

Abstract

Introduction: Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a rare cause of acute coronary syndrome.
Some of the predisposing factors for SCAD are atherosclerosis, peripartum period, inflammatory
and connective tissue disorders, heavy exercise, and certain drugs (oral contraceptives, cocaine,
etc.).1,2

Keywords

chest pain; acute coronary syndrome; young women.

Hrčak ID:

226720

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/226720

Publication date:

15.10.2019.

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