Multiparity and Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection in the Postpartum Period

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a deadly cause of myocardial infarction (MI) that mainly affects otherwise healthy, young females. Forty percent of patients die suddenly or within a few hours of symptom onset. We examine the case of a young female who presented with chest pain. She...

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Main Authors: Müntecep Aşker, Selvi Aşker, Özgür Gürsu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2012-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Cardiology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/420629
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