Coronary artery dissection: Difference between revisions

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*Usually presents as an Anterior MI with ST changes in anterior Precordial leads (V1-V3)
*Usually presents as an Anterior MI with ST changes in anterior Precordial leads (V1-V3)


Caused by:
===Causes===
#Hormonal changes in vessel wall
*Hormonal changes in vessel wall
#Shear forces
*Shear forces
#Underling connective tissue disorders
*Underling connective tissue disorders


==Clinical Features==
==Clinical Features==

Revision as of 21:50, 4 April 2016

Background

  • Usually presents as an Anterior MI with ST changes in anterior Precordial leads (V1-V3)

Causes

  • Hormonal changes in vessel wall
  • Shear forces
  • Underling connective tissue disorders

Clinical Features

Differential Diagnosis

Workup

Management

Disposition

See Also

Sources