Spontaneous coronary artery dissection associated with Leriche syndrome

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Vascular Medicine

Background:

• Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is an uncommon cause of acute coronary syndrome.
• SCAD typically affects patients with coronary atherosclerosis, women in the peripartum period, or those with idiopathic causes.

Observation:

• A 44-year-old male patient presented with SCAD.
• The patient also had Leriche syndrome, a rare condition involving the blockage of the abdominal aorta and iliac arteries.

Findings:

• This case report details the rare concurrence of SCAD and Leriche syndrome in a male patient.
• SCAD can be associated with other vascular conditions beyond its typical patient profiles.

Implications:

• The findings suggest a potential link between SCAD and other forms of arterial disease.
• Further research is warranted to understand the underlying mechanisms and associations of SCAD with conditions like Leriche syndrome.