A rare case of simultaneous spontaneous coronary artery dissections in the circumflex and the right coronary arteries presenting as acute myocardial infarction: a case report
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Simultaneous Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) involving multiple coronary arteries is an exceptionally rare occurrence. We present a unique case of a 55-year-old woman with no known cardiovascular risk factors who presented with severe chest pain and ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Coronary angiography revealed simultaneous SCAD in both the Right Coronary Artery (RCA) and the Circumflex (Cx) artery, an unprecedented finding. The patient underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for the RCA and received medical therapy for the Cx artery. The three-month follow-up demonstrated the disappearance of SCAD in the Cx artery and patent stents in the RCA, indicating positive patient outcomes. This case highlights the complexity of SCAD and the importance of individualized treatment strategies.
Source: Pan African Medical Journal
Authors: Fekher Jaoued, Zied Ben Ameur, Wassim Saoudi, Hedi Frigui, Raouf Kchaou, Wissal Rouatbi, Mohamed Aymen Ben, Samia Ernez Hajri
Institution: Hôpital Farhat Hached
Language: English
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $180
OpenAlex ID: W4405002192