Spontaneous Coronary Dissection Masquerading as Benign Fascicular Ventricular Tachycardia - 09/12/15
, Koo Hui Chan, BM, MRCP (UK), MD b, Swee-Chong Seow, MBBS, MCRP (UK), FAMS, FESC, FACC bRiassunto |
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection is an uncommon cause of acute coronary syndrome. Diagnosis of coronary artery dissection is made on coronary angiogram and prompt revascularisation is the key in management. We present a case of coronary artery dissection with an atypical presentation of cardiac arrhythmia mimicking benign fascicular ventricular tachycardia. A high index of suspicion and early coronary angiogram allowed us to diagnose and treat this potentially life-threatening disease.
Il testo completo di questo articolo è disponibile in PDF.Keywords : Spontaneous coronary artery dissection, Ventricular tachycardia, Percutaneous coronary intervention, Intravascular ultrasound, Electrocardiogram
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Vol 25 - N° 1
P. e9-e11 - gennaio 2016 Ritorno al numeroBenvenuto su EM|consulte, il riferimento dei professionisti della salute.
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