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==Historical Perspective==
==Historical Perspective==


The first case has been described in 1931 by Dr. Pretty. Sudden death has occurred after recurrent vomiting in a 42 year old woman and autopsy revealed a coronary artery rupture  based on a dissection.
The first case has been described in 1931 by Dr. Pretty (1). Sudden death has occurred after recurrent vomiting in a 42 year old woman and autopsy revealed a coronary artery rupture  based on a dissection.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 18:03, 22 November 2017

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Nate Michalak, B.A.

Synonyms and keywords: SCAD

Overview

Historical Perspective

The first case has been described in 1931 by Dr. Pretty (1). Sudden death has occurred after recurrent vomiting in a 42 year old woman and autopsy revealed a coronary artery rupture based on a dissection.

References

1. Pretty HC. Dissecting aneurysm of coronary artery in a woman aged 42: rupture. BMJ 1931;1: 667