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  • Cardiovascular Imaging

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  • Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a rare cause of myocardial infarction, particularly in young women.
  • Postpartum onset of SCAD is uncommon, presenting unique diagnostic and management challenges.

Observation:

  • A 30-year-old woman developed acute anterior myocardial infarction six days postpartum.
  • Coronary angiography revealed a proximal left anterior descending artery dissection with significant true and false lumen compromise.

Findings:

  • Successful percutaneous coronary intervention with a drug-eluting stent restored coronary blood flow.
  • Optical coherence tomography confirmed stent patency and identified a residual subintimal hematoma.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering SCAD in young women with myocardial infarction, even postpartum.
  • Successful stenting and long-term follow-up demonstrate a viable treatment strategy for this condition.