Angiographic and interventional management of spontaneous coronary artery dissections: When less is more, or "When 'Better' flow is the enemy of good flow"

Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2017 Jan;89(1):68-70. doi: 10.1002/ccd.26895.

Abstract

Conservative management of SCAD in clinically stable patients with non-flow limiting lesions in major arteries is associated with favorable outcomes A careful, methodical approach to pursuing PCI in patients with SCAD is warranted Peripartum patients with SCAD appear to be at higher risk for technical complications; interventions in these patients should be performed by highly experienced operators.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Coronary Angiography*
  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies
  • Humans
  • Treatment Outcome*
  • Vascular Diseases