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Mehmet Cilingiroğlu1, Shahid Rahman, Tarek Helmy
1University of Cincinnati Medical School, Section of Cardiology, Ohio, USA. mcilingiroglu@yahoo.com
A woman experienced spontaneous coronary artery dissection linked to a clonidine patch. Treatment with coronary stents led to a full recovery, marking a novel association.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a rare condition.
- Transdermal clonidine is used for hypertension and other conditions.
Observation:
- A 44-year-old female presented with spontaneous right coronary artery dissection.
- The patient was using a clonidine transdermal patch.
Findings:
- The coronary artery dissection was successfully treated with percutaneous coronary intervention and three bare metal stents.
- This is the first reported case linking clonidine use to spontaneous coronary artery dissection.
Implications:
- This case highlights a potential adverse effect of transdermal clonidine.
- Further research may be warranted to explore the mechanism between clonidine and SCAD.
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