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Despite being rare, traumatic coronary artery dissection after blunt chest trauma can lead to life-threatening consequences that can be fatal. This case report focuses on a 51-year-old woman who suffered chest trauma at home and was later found to have right coronary artery dissection. This manuscript aims to elucidate the risk factors, diagnostic challenges, and management strategies associated with traumatic coronary artery dissection. This case report emphasizes the evaluation of risk factors, the significance of early detection with appropriate imaging modalities while maintaining high clinical suspicion, and the critical necessity of optimizing patient outcomes in such circumstances.
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Traumatic Coronary Artery Dissection (TCAD) is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition that can occur as a result of blunt chest trauma. This case report presents the case of a 67-year-old male who presented to the hospital after a motor vehicle accident with chest pain and ECG showing an inferior wall ST-elevation myocardial infarction. Further imaging revealed a nondisplaced fracture of the right side of C2 and a left 12th rib. Coronary angiography showed a dissection in the distal segment of the right coronary artery. The patient was given heparin and underwent coronary stenting of the right coronary artery. The patient was monitored in the intensive care unit for any post-traumatic complications and was managed conservatively for the cervical fracture. This case report highlights the importance of prompt diagnosis and comprehensive treatment in TCAD cases to improve outcomes and prevent further complications.
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We describe a case of an orthotopic heart transplant recipient who presented with chest pain related to blunt chest trauma 3 weeks post-transplantation. Electrocardiogram showed anterior ST-segment elevation. Coronary angiography revealed a dissection of the mid-distal left anterior descending artery with preserved antegrade flow. Conservative management of the coronary artery dissection was pursued. While the patient had a favorable long-term clinical outcome, the coronary dissection persisted on 1- and 2-year follow-up coronary angiography.
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Disección Aórtica , Aneurisma Coronario , Trasplante de Corazón , Traumatismos Torácicos , Heridas no Penetrantes , Humanos , Vasos Coronarios/diagnóstico por imagen , Vasos Coronarios/cirugía , Vasos Coronarios/lesiones , Aneurisma Coronario/diagnóstico por imagen , Aneurisma Coronario/etiología , Aneurisma Coronario/cirugía , Angiografía Coronaria , Disección Aórtica/diagnóstico por imagen , Disección Aórtica/etiología , Disección Aórtica/cirugía , Trasplante de Corazón/efectos adversosRESUMEN
Following a traumatic coronary artery dissection and subsequent myocardial infarction from a nonpenetrating strike to the chest by an airborne metal pipe, a 33-year-old male police officer completed 12 weeks of high-intensity, symptom-limited cardiac rehabilitation in order to return to active duty. Physiological and perceptual responses to exercise were used to progress the patient through high-intensity activities that challenged the musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory systems while simulating real work activities. In addition to substantial improvements in functional capacity (8.6 to 10.3 METS) and left ventricular ejection fraction (20% to 45%), the patient was able to fully return to work as an active-duty police officer.
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We describe a patient who presents with chest discomfort 30 h after having an accident with an all-terrain vehicle. His follow-up coronary computed tomography angiogram revealed early recanalization of his coronary artery with conservative medical therapy. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.).
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Despite the frequent occurrence of blunt chest trauma, associated cardiac injuries are relatively rare. The most common presentation of blunt cardiac injury is benign arrhythmia (e.g., sinus tachycardia), followed in decreasing frequency by increasingly severe arrhythmias and finally physically evident injuries to the heart muscle, the conducting system, cardiac valves, and/or coronary vessels. Here we present an unusual case of a patient who sustained a right coronary artery dissection and associated acute myocardial infarction following a motor vehicle crash.