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A Collaborative Case Report Utilizing ChatGPT AI Technology of Traumatic Right Coronary Artery Dissection Resulting

Bhuvi Raxwal1, Prashant Baisla2, Jayant Nath3

  • 1Medicine, Access Health Care Physicians, Zephyrhills, USA.

Cureus
|April 10, 2023
PubMed

Insights

Traumatic Coronary Artery Dissection (TCAD) following blunt chest trauma is rare. Prompt diagnosis and stenting of the right coronary artery in this case improved outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Trauma Surgery

Background:

  • Traumatic Coronary Artery Dissection (TCAD) is a rare, life-threatening complication of blunt chest trauma.
  • Early recognition and intervention are crucial for patient survival and recovery.

Observation:

  • A 67-year-old male sustained blunt chest trauma from a motor vehicle accident.
  • Presented with chest pain, ECG showing inferior ST-elevation myocardial infarction, and fractures of C2 and the 12th rib.

Findings:

  • Coronary angiography revealed a dissection in the distal right coronary artery.
  • The patient successfully underwent heparinization and coronary stenting of the affected artery.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering TCAD in patients with blunt chest trauma and myocardial infarction.
  • Comprehensive management, including cardiac intervention and conservative fracture treatment, is vital for optimal patient outcomes.

Keywords:
acute myocardial infarctionartificial intelligencechatgptchest traumacoronary stentingmva (motor vehicle accident)post trauma ecgpost traumatic complicationsst-elevation myocardial infarctiontraumatic coronary artery dissection

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