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

Authors
Koul, AK Hollander, G Moskovits, N Frankel, R Herrera, L Shani, J
Citation
Ak. Koul et al., Coronary artery dissection during pregnancy and the postpartum period: Twocase reports and review of literature, CATHET C IN, 52(1), 2001, pp. 88-94
Citations number
60
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
CATHETERIZATION AND CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS
ISSN journal
15221946 → ACNP
Volume
52
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
88 - 94
Database
ISI
SICI code
1522-1946(200101)52:1<88:CADDPA>2.0.ZU;2-G
Abstract
Spontaneous coronary dissection is a rare event occurring particularly in w omen during the peripartum and postpartum period. Two cases related to the early postpartum period with a successful outcome are described, together w ith a comprehensive review of all the previously published cases. Diagnosti c and therapeutic considerations of this unique clinical entity are discuss ed and reviewed. Cathet Cardiovasc Intervent 2001;52:88-94. (C) 2001 Wiley- Liss, Inc.