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Pregnancy-associated spontaneous coronary artery dissection: a challenging scenario in limited-resource setting

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a rare cause of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). We report a case of SCAD in a patient who had her Caesarean section three weeks earlier. This report describes the management, emphasising the need to keep a high index of suspicion to avoid mismanagement, such as inadvertent thrombolysis which may prove disastrous in such situations. The practical aspects of performing percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with SCAD are also discussed. MeSH Key: Acute Coronary Syndrome, Coronary Vessels, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Thrombolytic Therapy, Caesarean Section.

Source: Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association

DOI: 10.47391/jpma.11299

Authors: Hassan Abdullah, Ayesha Rafique, Asad Jamil Awan, Muhammad Muzaffar Mahmood

Language: English

Topic: Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $650

OpenAlex ID: W4407911517

FWCI: 0.63

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