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ArticleJACC. Case reports2026

Left Main Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Complicated by Cardiogenic Shock.

Matthew Pelletier, Kenney Abraham, Akhil Kallur, Dustin Wessells, On Chen

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Article in JACC. Case reports, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 authors.

Matthew PelletierStony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, New York, USA. Electronic address: matthew.pelletier@stonybrookmedicine.edu.
Kenney AbrahamStony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, New York, USA.
Akhil KallurStony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, New York, USA.
Dustin WessellsStony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, New York, USA.
On ChenStony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook, New York, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo review a case of left main spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) complicated by pulseless ventricular tachycardia arrest and cardiogenic shock in a 58-year-old woman without pre-existing cardiovascular risk factors, presenting as non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. KEY STEPS: Catheterization with pulmonary artery catheter placement was crucial in revealing left main SCAD with severe cardiogenic shock (Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions stage D). The patient required initiation of mechanical support with Impella-supported percutaneous coronary intervention with a drug-eluting stent to the left main coronary artery. Afterward, she had full recovery and was weaned off mechanical and vasoactive support. POTENTIAL PITFALLS: While many SCAD cases are managed conservatively with medical therapy, left main involvement often requires early revascularization and is associated with a higher risk of complications. TAKE-HOME MESSAGE: This case offers insight into the diagnostic and treatment strategies of left main SCAD and underscores the importance of early revascularization to improve outcomes.

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acute coronary syndromedissectionpercutaneous coronary intervention

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PMCPMC13221807

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