Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a non-traumatic, non-atherosclerotic, dissection of the coronary artery wall, due to the presence of a subintimal hematoma or an intimal tear with the creation of a false lumen that compresses the true lumen and restricts or obstructs flow. SCAD is an unpredictable disease, which can have a fatal course in acute coronary syndrome. Results from randomized studies are lacking, however, in the therapeutic approach of SCAD clinicians are guided by the findings from observational studies. The therapeutic approach in acute coronary syndrome caused by SCAD is mainly based on the individual operator's decision.
Much more knowledge is needed about the causes of SCAD, the course of the disease, as well as the therapeutic approach and thus the prognosis.
Led by an international team of subject experts, this Research Topic will investigate the causes of SCAD and possible treatments. The topic editors encourage the submission of all manuscript types covering basic, translational and clinical research. Sub-themes include but are not limited to:
1. How to raise awareness of SCAD as a cause of acute coronary syndrome?
2. Prognostic significance of angiographic division of SCAD in acute coronary syndrome?
3. Interventional approach to the treatment of acute coronary syndrome caused by SCAD.
4. Use of balloons in structural interventions for SCAD
5. Drug therapy of acute coronary syndrome caused by SCAD
6. Prognostic factors on left ventricular function after SCAD
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a non-traumatic, non-atherosclerotic, dissection of the coronary artery wall, due to the presence of a subintimal hematoma or an intimal tear with the creation of a false lumen that compresses the true lumen and restricts or obstructs flow. SCAD is an unpredictable disease, which can have a fatal course in acute coronary syndrome. Results from randomized studies are lacking, however, in the therapeutic approach of SCAD clinicians are guided by the findings from observational studies. The therapeutic approach in acute coronary syndrome caused by SCAD is mainly based on the individual operator's decision.
Much more knowledge is needed about the causes of SCAD, the course of the disease, as well as the therapeutic approach and thus the prognosis.
Led by an international team of subject experts, this Research Topic will investigate the causes of SCAD and possible treatments. The topic editors encourage the submission of all manuscript types covering basic, translational and clinical research. Sub-themes include but are not limited to:
1. How to raise awareness of SCAD as a cause of acute coronary syndrome?
2. Prognostic significance of angiographic division of SCAD in acute coronary syndrome?
3. Interventional approach to the treatment of acute coronary syndrome caused by SCAD.
4. Use of balloons in structural interventions for SCAD
5. Drug therapy of acute coronary syndrome caused by SCAD
6. Prognostic factors on left ventricular function after SCAD
