Canadian spontaneous coronary artery dissection cohort study: in-hospital and 30-day outcomes

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Authors

Jacqueline Saw · Vancouver General Hospital

Andrew Starovoytov · Vancouver General Hospital

Karin H. Humphries

Tej Sheth · Hamilton General Hospital

Derek So · University of Ottawa

Kunal Minhas · St. Boniface Hospital

Neil Brass · Royal Alexandra Hospital

Abstract

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection predominantly affects women and presents with MI. Despite majority of patients being treated conservatively, survival was good. However, significant cardiovascular complications occurred within 30 days. Long-term follow-up and further investigations on management are warranted.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy Cardiac Health and Mental Health Cardiac Structural Anomalies and Repair

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European Heart Journal

Volume 40, Issue 15, pp. 1188-1197

DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehz007

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