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    • Vascular Medicine

    Background:

    • Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is an uncommon cause of acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
    • Optimal treatment strategies and long-term prognosis for SCAD remain poorly understood due to its rarity and unclear pathophysiology.
    • SCAD can present with a spectrum of symptoms, from mild chest pain to life-threatening conditions like ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and sudden cardiac death.

    Observation:

    • A 70-year-old woman presented with an acute STEMI attributed to spontaneous dissection of the left anterior descending coronary artery.
    • Initial conservative management was initiated.
    • Cardiac tamponade developed 16 hours post-presentation, with repeat angiography showing dissection extension.

    Findings:

    • The patient's cardiac tamponade was managed with pericardiocentesis, and medical therapy was continued.
    • Despite the dissection extension and tamponade, the patient experienced a successful outcome.
    • She remained asymptomatic at a 3-year follow-up, marking the first reported conservative treatment success for SCAD with cardiac tamponade.

    Implications:

    • This case suggests that conservative management, including pericardiocentesis, may be a viable option for select SCAD patients presenting with cardiac tamponade.
    • Further research into SCAD pathophysiology and treatment outcomes is crucial for optimizing patient care.
    • Successful conservative management in this rare SCAD complication provides valuable insights into potential therapeutic approaches and long-term recovery possibilities.