Simultaneous spontaneous arterial dissections in a 38-year-old woman presenting during the covid-19 pandemic: a case report.
Lynsey Jane HewitsonChih WongShahid AzizAmardeep DastidarPublished in: European heart journal. Case reports (2021)
To our knowledge, this is the first case report of simultaneous spontaneous coronary and vertebral artery dissections not related to pregnancy. It highlights not only the importance of recognizing and accurately diagnosing SCAD, but also of appreciating the possibility of underlying arteriopathy: this is paramount to ensuring appropriate investigations, follow-up and assessment of any unexplained symptoms in this patient group.