Spontaneous coronary artery dissection in the postpartum period: association with antiphospholipid antibody.
Publication/Presentation Date
9-1-2004
Abstract
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is an extremely uncommon cause of myocardial infarction, occurring predominantly in women during or after pregnancy. The exact aetiology is unknown. This report describes a 33 year postpartum woman with diagnosed SCAD who tested positive for anticardiolipin antibody. This is the first case of SCAD in a patient with antiphospholipid antibody. The authors hypothesised that there should be a strong association between them.
Volume
90
Issue
9
First Page
53
Last Page
53
ISSN
1468-201X
Published In/Presented At
Krishnamurthy, M., Desai, R., & Patel, H. (2004). Spontaneous coronary artery dissection in the postpartum period: association with antiphospholipid antibody. Heart (British Cardiac Society), 90(9), e53.
Disciplines
Cardiology | Medical Sciences | Medical Specialties | Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
15310722
Department(s)
Department of Medicine, Cardiology Division, Department of Medicine Faculty
Document Type
Article