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ArticleWorld journal of clinical cases2022

Spontaneous dissection of proximal left main coronary artery in a healthy adolescent presenting with syncope: A case report.

Sui-Feng Liu, Ya-Nan Zhao, Chun-Wen Jia, Tian-Yi Ma, Shi-Da Cai, Feng Gao

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Sui-Feng LiuDepartment of Cardiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361000, Fujian Province, China.
Ya-Nan ZhaoDepartment of Cardiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361000, Fujian Province, China.
Chun-Wen JiaDepartment of Cardiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361000, Fujian Province, China.
Tian-Yi MaDepartment of Cardiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361000, Fujian Province, China.
Shi-Da CaiDepartment of Cardiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361000, Fujian Province, China.
Feng GaoDepartment of Cardiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361000, Fujian Province, China. doctor_will@sina.com.

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Abstract

backgroundSpontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a frequent cause of acute coronary syndrome in young to middle-aged women with few or no traditional cardiovascular risk factors. Chest pain is the most frequently described presenting symptom, but syncope is extremely rare. Herein, we report on a 16-year-old girl who presented with an episode of syncope occurring during a race. Despite significantly elevated troponin level, the diagnosis of the left main coronary artery SCAD with cardiogenic shock was delayed. CASE SUMMARY: A 16-year-old girl presented with an episode of syncope. Myocardial injury markers were positive. Echocardiography showed a mildly reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (50%). Although initially stable, she later experienced recurrent chest pain accompanying precordial ST segment elevation with dynamic changes and developed cardiogenic shock, necessitating emergent revascularization. Coronary angiography demonstrated almost total occlusion at the ostium and proximal segment of the left main trunk coronary artery (LMT). Intravascular ultrasound confirmed a false lumen with prominent dissection in the LMT. Percutaneous coronary intervention assisted by intra-aortic balloon pump was conducted in the LMT. A 3.5 mm × 24 mm everolimus-eluting stent was deployed to the focal lesions of the LMT. A postprocedural electrocardiogram showed alleviation of the precordial ST-segment elevation. The diagnosis of SCAD was confirmed. Transthoracic echocardiography showed an improved left ventricular ejection fraction (57%). The patient was asymptomatic during the 24-mo. follow-up period.

conclusionSCAD should always be considered in the differential diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome presentations in low-risk patients, regardless of age.

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Case reportIntravascular ultrasoundpercutaneous coronary interventionSpontaneous coronary artery dissection

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