Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD)

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is an important cause of acute coronary syndrome, particularly in younger women and patients without traditional cardiovascular risk factors.

Key point: think beyond atherosclerosis. SCAD can present with STEMI, NSTEMI, or sudden cardiac arrest.

Recognizing SCAD early matters because management and PCI considerations differ from typical ACS.

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