Concomitant presentation of spontaneous coronary artery dissection with Takotsubo syndrome: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is still an underdiagnosed condition that requires a detailed assessment of angiographic signs. It also shares similar clinical presentations with Takotsubo syndrome (TTS). The concomitant presentation of SCAD with TTS is a possible occurrence, making it difficult for clinicians to treat and manage.

Case summary

This study included a 49-year-old woman with retrosternal chest pain who was admitted to the emergency department. Coronary angiography indicated Type 2A SCAD involving the middle part of the left anterior descending artery, while the left ventriculography indicated a typical left ventricular apical ballooning compatible with TTS. A conservative approach to the management of SCAD was observed. After a 3-month f

SUBMITTER: Fitouchi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9071323 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature