Spontaneous Coronary Dissection Masquerading as Benign Fascicular Ventricular Tachycardia.
Heart Lung Circ
; 25(1): e9-11, 2016 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
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.
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Assunto principal:
Doenças Vasculares
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Angiografia Coronária
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Taquicardia Ventricular
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Anomalias dos Vasos Coronários
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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En
Ano de publicação:
2016
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Article