Coronary artery dissection during pregnancy and the postpartum period: two case reports and review of literature

Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2001 Jan;52(1):88-94. doi: 10.1002/1522-726x(200101)52:1<88::aid-ccd1022>3.0.co;2-p.

Abstract

Spontaneous coronary dissection is a rare event occurring particularly in women during the peripartum and postpartum period. Two cases related to the early postpartum period with a successful outcome are described, together with a comprehensive review of all the previously published cases. Diagnostic and therapeutic considerations of this unique clinical entity are discussed and reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aortic Dissection / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Dissection / etiology
  • Aortic Dissection / surgery*
  • Coronary Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronary Aneurysm / etiology
  • Coronary Aneurysm / surgery*
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Myocardial Infarction / complications
  • Myocardial Infarction / diagnosis
  • Myocardial Infarction / therapy*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / therapy
  • Puerperal Disorders / therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures / methods