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  • A Challenging Case of Exten...
    Narula, Nupoor; Singh, Harsimran; Krishnan, Udhay; Sciria, Christopher; Vohra, Adam; Kim, Jiwon; Lau, Christopher; Feldman, Dmitriy; Kim, Luke; Friedman, Julie L.

    JACC. Case reports 2, Issue: 10
    Journal Article

    The detection of spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) causing myocardial infarction is integral in pursuing the appropriate management. Our case posed a diagnostic challenge, with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy and coronary embolism among the potential differential diagnoses upon the initial presentation. Extensive propagation of spontaneous coronary artery dissection subsequently resulted in a significant challenge to management requiring surgical revascularization. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.) Display omitted The detection of spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) causing myocardial infarction is integral in pursuing the appropriate management. Our case posed a diagnostic challenge…