In:
Journal of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Research, Maad Rayan Publishing Company, Vol. 14, No. 1 ( 2021-04-06), p. 71-73
Abstract:
HIV/AIDS is a multisystemic disorder and occurrence of cardiovascular disease is higher compared to non-HIV individuals. Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) remains a rare and underdiagnosed cause of acute coronary syndrome (ACS), even in modern day era. SCAD is predominantly seen in young to middle aged females and present as a non-atherosclerotic cause of myocardial ischaemia, infarction or sudden cardiac death (SCD); with or without ventricular arrythmias. Ventricular tachycardia (VT) can sometimes be the initial presentation of SCAD. HIV associated arteriopathy can predispose to occurrence of SCAD. We report a case of a 38-year-old male suffering from HIV/AIDS, with no conventional risk factors presenting as VT. Coronary angiogram showed SCAD in right coronary artery without any flow limitation.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2008-5117
,
2008-6830
DOI:
10.34172/jcvtr.2021.24
Language:
English
Publisher:
Maad Rayan Publishing Company
Publication Date:
2021
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2654729-6
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