Recurrent post-partum coronary artery dissection
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Recurrent post-partum coronary artery dissection
Coronary artery dissection is a rare but well-described cause for myocardial infarction during the post-partum period. Dissection of multiple coronary arteries is even less frequent. Here we present a case of recurrent post-partum coronary artery dissections. This unusual presentation poses unique problems for management. A 35 year-old female, gravida 3 para 2, presented with myocardial infarct...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
سال: 2010
ISSN: 1749-8090
DOI: 10.1186/1749-8090-5-78