Spontaneous left main coronary artery dissection: a case report

Kaohsiung J Med Sci. 2003 Sep;19(9):476-80. doi: 10.1016/S1607-551X(09)70494-2.

Abstract

Coronary artery dissection is a devastating disease, but spontaneous left main coronary artery dissection is extremely rare. We present the case of a 58-year-old diabetic man who was found to have primary spontaneous left main coronary artery dissection during a coronary angiography examination. Although the dissecting lesion persisted, he had no peri-procedural chest discomfort or electrocardiographic change. We performed urgent coronary artery bypass grafting, which was uneventful. The patient received regular cardiovascular follow-up and did not complain of any postoperative chest discomfort. He had an uneventful recovery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Dissection / etiology*
  • Aortic Dissection / surgery
  • Coronary Aneurysm / etiology*
  • Coronary Aneurysm / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged