Publications by authors named "James W Van Tassel"
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigated spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) by reviewing records of 23 patients admitted between 1999 and 2010, highlighting that all patients were female and had various medical histories, including hypertension and a significant postpartum presence.
- - Key findings indicated that postpartum patients experienced larger heart damage, shown by higher peak troponin levels and lower left ventricular ejection fractions, compared to nonpostpartum patients, with SCAD affecting multiple coronary arteries.
- - Follow-up revealed that most patients had healing SCAD without lasting artery blockages, emphasizing that SCAD is notably characterized by female patients with fewer traditional coronary risk factors and a good prognosis for recovery.
