A case of spontaneous coronary artery dissection in early pregnancy managed by PCI

Indian Heart J. 2016 Sep;68 Suppl 2(Suppl 2):S25-S27. doi: 10.1016/j.ihj.2016.04.021. Epub 2016 May 6.

Abstract

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection is a rare cause of acute coronary syndrome in pregnant and peripartum women. This report presents a rare case of spontaneous coronary artery dissection in early pregnancy managed by coronary angioplasty and, combined obstetric and cardiac care, resulting in the delivery of a normal infant through cesarean section.

Keywords: Coronary artery dissection; First; Left anterior descending artery; Percutaneous coronary intervention; Pregnancy trimester; Spontaneous.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cesarean Section
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies / diagnosis
  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies / surgery*
  • Coronary Vessels / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronary Vessels / surgery
  • Electrocardiography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Percutaneous Coronary Intervention / methods*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular*
  • Stents*
  • Vascular Diseases / congenital*
  • Vascular Diseases / diagnosis
  • Vascular Diseases / surgery
  • Young Adult

Supplementary concepts

  • Coronary Artery Dissection, Spontaneous