Arq Bras Cardiol: Imagem cardiovasc. 2025; 38(2): e20250034
Coronary Artery Dissection Following Pharmacologic Stress Echocardiography and the Follow-Up of Clinical Management: A Case Report
DOI: 10.36660/abcimg.20250034i
Introduction
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) remains a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge in the evaluation of chest pain. Misinterpretation of symptom characteristics and failure to consider the patient’s epidemiological profile may lead to inappropriate diagnostic workups and treatment strategies. The case described herein represents only the second report with similar characteristics published in major medical databases. This case underscores the importance of considering uncommon causes of chest pain and acute coronary syndrome (ACS), while also providing a brief review of relevant literature. The report was prepared in accordance with the CAse REport (CARE) guidelines.
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