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Spontaneous coronary artery dissection in a patient with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease: a case report

Authors: Peeyush Grover, Timothy P. Fitzgibbons

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2016

Abstract

Background

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection is an uncommon syndrome. Its prevalence among patients with polycystic kidney disease is very rare, with no previously reported involvement of the right posterior descending coronary artery.

Case presentation

We describe the case of a middle-aged Caucasian woman with polycystic kidney disease who presented with a non-ST elevation myocardial infarction. Cardiac catheterization revealed a dissection of her right posterior descending coronary artery. She was treated with dual antiplatelet therapy and had a favorable outcome.

Conclusion

We report a rare and interesting case of spontaneous coronary artery dissection of the right posterior descending coronary artery in a patient with polycystic kidney disease. It is important to consider spontaneous coronary artery dissection in the differential diagnosis of patients with polycystic kidney disease who present with an acute coronary syndrome.

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Title: Spontaneous coronary artery dissection in a patient with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease: a case report
Authors: Peeyush Grover
Timothy P. Fitzgibbons
Publication date: 01-12-2016
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2016
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-016-0832-8

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Spontaneous coronary artery dissection in a patient with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease: a case report

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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