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Coronary artery dissection during pregnancy treated with medical therapy
Lawrence M Phillips1, Amgad N Makaryus, Stuart Beldner
1Division of Cardiology, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, New York 11030, USA.
Abstract:
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection is a rare etiology of myocardial infarction with a higher noted incidence in pregnancy. The recognition and proper treatment of this condition affects patient outcomes. We report the case of a coronary artery dissection during a twin pregnancy involving the left anterior descending artery. Successful treatment with medical management was possible once spontaneous reperfusion had been achieved.
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