A bimonthly publication part of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology portfolio of journals connected with ABC Cardiol publishing national and international scientific production in the field of cardiovascular sciences.
ISSN 2359-4802
eISSN 2359-5647
Ana Paula Schonarth
, Ottávia Zainho Helbok
, Caroline de Oliveira Fischer Bacca
, Arieli Carini Michels
Ana Paula Schonarth
, Ottávia Zainho Helbok
, Caroline de Oliveira Fischer Bacca
, Arieli Carini Michels
Abstract Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a rare condition that can cause acute myocardial infarction (AMI), especially in young women without risk factors for coronary artery disease. Diagnosis is made by cardiac catheterization, and treatment varies from conservative to surgical approaches, depending on the severity. We report the case of a woman with a history of AMI who underwent initial catheterization without requiring percutaneous coronary intervention due to the absence of an obstructive lesion. Subsequently, the patient presented episodes […]
Keywords: Aortic Dissection; Acute Coronary Syndrome; Myocardial Infarction