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Concomitant presentation of spontaneous coronary artery dissection with Takotsubo syndrome: a case report.

Simon FitouchiPaola Di MarcoPascal MotreffNicolas Lhoest
Published in: European heart journal. Case reports (2022)
Although TTS and SCAD are commonly observed in patients who share certain characteristics (women, without atheromatous terrain, stress-related factors), it is difficult to establish a pathophysiological link between them. This observation confirms the non-random association of two rare entities of myocardial infarction with no obstructive coronary arteries. Although TTS can be easily diagnosed via non-invasive imaging, the diagnosis of SCAD is more difficult. The findings of this study suggest a concomitant presentation between SCAD and TTS. Although the treatment approach to SCAD is usually conservative, severe forms of this disease require early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
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