Spontaneous coronary artery dissection in women: What is known and what is yet to be understood

Clin Cardiol. 2018 Feb;41(2):203-210. doi: 10.1002/clc.22909. Epub 2018 Mar 1.

Abstract

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection is a nonatherosclerotic etiology of acute coronary syndrome, including sudden cardiac death, which frequently affects younger women. This review highlights contemporary knowledge regarding spontaneous coronary artery dissection demographics, prevalence, diagnosis, presentation, and associated conditions and risks, inpatient treatment, major adverse clinical events, and outpatient management decisions.

Keywords: Acute Coronary Syndrome; Acute Myocardial Infarction; Pregnancy; Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection; Women.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome / epidemiology
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome / etiology
  • Cause of Death / trends
  • Coronary Angiography / methods*
  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies* / complications
  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies* / diagnosis
  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies* / epidemiology
  • Coronary Vessels / diagnostic imaging*
  • Female
  • Global Health
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Vascular Diseases / complications
  • Vascular Diseases / congenital*
  • Vascular Diseases / diagnosis
  • Vascular Diseases / epidemiology

Supplementary concepts

  • Coronary Artery Dissection, Spontaneous