Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection

Preventing mid-life spontaneity becoming a crisis 

SCAD as a serious cause of chest pain

St Emlyn´s - By Iain Beardsell - May 29, 2021

“Learning Points

• Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection is a not uncommon cause of myocardial ischaemia and chest pain.
• It particularly affects woman aged 47-53, often who have no ‘traditional’ risk factors.
• Initial ECG and troponin results may be negative.
• Management is usually medí al, but patients require admission for further investigation and observation.”