Title of article :
Spontaneous Left Main Coronary Artery Dissection Presenting with Acute Myocardial Infarction in an Elderly Male: A Clue from the Collateral Flow
Author/Authors :
Woo Cho, Sung Division of Cardiology - Department of Internal Medicine - Inje University College of Medicine - Seoul Paik Hospital, Korea , Gyu Kim, Byung Division of Cardiology - Department of Internal Medicine - Inje University College of Medicine - Seoul Paik Hospital, Korea , Chun Nah, Jong Division of Cardiology - Department of Internal Medicine - Inje University College of Medicine - Seoul Paik Hospital, Korea
Abstract :
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) is a rare cause of Acute Myocardial
Infarction (AMI), which usually occurs in young or middle-aged healthy females. Here,
we reported a 62-year-old male having SCAD in the Left Main Coronary Artery (LMCA)
presenting with AMI. In this case, we could diagnose a spontaneous LMCA dissection
with the help of contrast dye staining at the end of the collateral flow from the Right
Coronary Artery (RCA). Even a small amount of contrast dye staining at the end of the
collateral flow from the RCA provides an important clue for suspecting spontaneous
LMCA dissection. Meticulous catheter manipulation should be required in such cases to
prevent the extension of iatrogenic catheter-dissection during the procedure.
Keywords :
Spontaneous Coronary Artery , Dissection , Coronary Artery , Collateral Circulation
Journal title :
International Cardiovascular Research Journal