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  • 1Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina 27834, USA. brantleyh@ecu.edu

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This case report details a rare instance of spontaneous multivessel dissection in a postpartum woman, affecting coronary, vertebral, and internal mammary arteries. Early diagnosis and treatment are vital for managing this life-threatening condition.

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  • Cardiology
  • Neurology
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) and vertebral artery dissection (VAD) are uncommon yet critical vascular emergencies.
  • The peripartum period presents unique challenges for understanding SCAD pathophysiology.
  • Multivessel spontaneous arterial dissection is exceptionally rare, particularly in the postpartum phase.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a unique case of simultaneous spontaneous dissection of coronary, vertebral, and internal mammary arteries in a postpartum woman.
  • To highlight the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges associated with spontaneous arterial dissection during the peripartum period.
  • To emphasize the importance of early recognition and intervention in spontaneous dissection cases.

Main Methods:

  • Multimodality imaging was employed for diagnosing coronary and vertebral artery dissections.
  • Intraoperative findings revealed dissection of the internal mammary artery.
  • The patient's condition was managed with coronary artery bypass grafting.

Main Results:

  • A 32-year-old postpartum woman presented with concurrent neck and chest pain, indicative of arterial dissection.
  • Successful surgical revascularization via coronary artery bypass grafting was performed.
  • The patient remained asymptomatic at a 2-year follow-up, indicating a favorable outcome.

Conclusions:

  • This case represents the first documented instance of simultaneous spontaneous coronary, vertebral, and internal mammary artery dissection in a postpartum patient.
  • Prompt diagnosis and timely intervention are paramount for improving outcomes in patients with spontaneous arterial dissection.
  • Further research into the peripartum pathophysiology of SCAD is warranted.