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Case Report And Review: Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (Scad), Michael Morris, Wayne Tamaska, James Espinosa, Alan Lucerna, Trent Malcolm
Case Report And Review: Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (Scad), Michael Morris, Wayne Tamaska, James Espinosa, Alan Lucerna, Trent Malcolm
Rowan-Virtua Research Day
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a rare cause of acute coronary syndrome or sudden death. SCAD has a high incidence in a younger, female population with an association with peripartum or postpartum status. Connective tissue disorders and vasculitides are also associated with SCAD. The purpose of this poster will be to examine the presentation and risk factors associated with SCAD and to discuss optimal treatment strategies.