Sudden Coronary Artery Dissection: From the Hospital to Returning to Physical Activity

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-2024

Publication Title

ACSMs Health Fit J

Abstract

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is an emergency condition that occurs when the lining of a coronary artery begins to tear. This often creates a blind pouch, or false lumen, in which blood collects then coagulates, forming a clot or hematoma. This intracoronary hematoma may slow or even block blood flow to the heart, causing a heart attack, heart arrhythmia, or sudden death.

Volume

28

Issue

6

First Page

51

Last Page

52

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