Abstract:Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a rare but life-threatening condition which occurs due to non-traumatic separation of the coronary artery wall. It is more common in women, with an unclear, non-atherosclerotic mechanism. We report a unique case of spontaneous coronary artery dissection presenting as ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). A 54-year-old woman presented with fever and recurrent abscess. On presentation, she was tachycardic, tachypneic and hypoxic, requiring nasal cannula. Phy… Show more
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