Background—Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is an acute coronary event of
uncertain origin. Clinical features and prognosis remain insufficiently characterized.
Methods and Results—A retrospective single-center cohort study identified 87 patients with
angiographically confirmed SCAD. Incidence, clinical characteristics, treatment modalities,
in-hospital outcomes, and long-term risk of SCAD recurrence or major adverse cardiac
events were evaluated. Mean age was 42.6 years; 82% were female. Extreme exertion at …