Resumen A 29 year old female with a past medical history of systemic lupus erythematosus, diagnosed 15 years earlier, presents with lupus nephritis, currently on peritoneal dialysis. She had myopericarditis in 2012 and is currently on immunosuppressants. The patient began with exertional dyspnea and angi...
Abstract Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is characterized by tear of the inner layer in the coronary artery, creating a false lumen between the inner and central layer. Its infrequent incidence often leads to delay in diagnosis posing challenges in management. There are currently no guideli...
Abstract Introduction: Spontaneous coronary artery dissection is a sudden separation between the layers of a coronary artery wall, non-iatrogenic or trauma related, that has been recognized as an important cause of myocardial infarction. Objective: To report an emblematic case, in terms of angiographic...
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection is a rare condition that usually causes a coronary syndrome, but may also cause sudden death. It is more common in women and is associated with factors such as the peripartum period and oral contraceptive use. We report two cases. A 45-year-old woman with hepatitis ...
