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Emerg Med J 2005;22:910-912 doi:10.1136/emj.2004.021196
  • Case report

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection

  1. P Naughton,
  2. L Nolke,
  3. D Veerasingam,
  4. J McCarthy
  1. Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Mater Misercordiae Hospital, Eccles St, Dublin 9, Republic of Ireland
  1. Correspondence to:
 Dr P Naughton
 Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Mater Misercordiae Hospital, Eccles St, Dublin 9, Republic of Ireland; peternaughton74eircom.net
  • Accepted 31 December 2004

Abstract

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection is a rare cause of myocardial ischaemia or sudden death, predominantly affecting young women with no known risk factors for cardiovascular disease. The case described emphasises the benefit of early diagnosis and the need to individualise management based on patient response to treatment.

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