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Utilizing Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Devices in Acute Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock
Published on: June 12, 2021
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection with cardiogenic shock: How frequent is it? How should we treat it?
Timothy Smith1, Timothy D Henry1
1The Carl and Edyth Lindner Center for Research and Education, The Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
Insights
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) with STEMI can cause cardiogenic shock, especially in younger women. Appropriate management of SCAD patients with cardiogenic shock leads to excellent long-term outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
Background:
- Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) accounts for 1-2% of ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and up to 25% in women under 50.
- Cardiogenic shock occurs in 2-3% of SCAD patients overall, but up to 25% of SCAD patients with STEMI.
Abstract:
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) may represent 1-2% of all STEMI and 20-25% of STEMI in women <50. Cardiogenic shock is relatively low (2-3%) in the overall SCAD population but may occur in up to 25% of SCAD patients with STEMI. The ideal treatment for a SCAD patient with cardiogenic shock requires thoughtful patient specific-management decisions in regards to both the choice of revascularization and the choice of mechanical circulatory support. When treated appropriately these patients have excellent long-term outcome, with mortality lower than STEMI or cardiogenic shock related to atherosclerosis.
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