Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection in Clinical Practice : Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Approaches

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a cause of myocardial infarction without obstructive coronary artery disease (MINOCA). It is determined by a coronary artery wall layers separation, which occurs regardless of traumatic or iatrogenic injuries. Even if it is often a missed diagnosis, its incidence is growing along with the improvement of intracoronary imaging techniques that allow for better detection. The main angiographical classification distinguishes three different forms, with slightly different prognoses at long-term follow up. SCAD is a recurrent condition, severely hampering the life quality of affected patients. The predominantly young age of patients with SCAD and the high prevalence of females among them have made the topic increasingly important, especially regarding therapeutic strategies. According to the data, the most recommended treatment is conservative, based on the use of antiplatelet agents and supportive anti-ischemic therapy. However, there are conflicting opinions concerning the need for dual antiplatelet therapy and its duration. In the case of invasive treatment, the choice between percutaneous coronary intervention and coronary artery bypass graft depends on the patient's clinical stability and the interested vessel. The purpose of the current review is to revise the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying SCAD and the current knowledge of its treatment.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:60

Enthalten in:

Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) - 60(2024), 2 vom: 26. Jan.

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

D'Amato, Andrea [VerfasserIn]
Mariani, Marco Valerio [VerfasserIn]
Prosperi, Silvia [VerfasserIn]
Colombo, Lorenzo [VerfasserIn]
De Prisco, Andrea [VerfasserIn]
Lavalle, Carlo [VerfasserIn]
Mancone, Massimo [VerfasserIn]
Vizza, Carmine Dario [VerfasserIn]
Severino, Paolo [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Coronary artery bypass graft
Journal Article
MINOCA
Pathophysiology
Percutaneous coronary intervention
Review
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection
Therapy

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Date Completed 26.02.2024

Date Revised 27.02.2024

published: Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.3390/medicina60020217

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM368894894