Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is an increasingly recognized cause of acute myocardial infarction. We examine 4 atypical presentations of SCAD. These cases highlight treatment course and outcomes for patients with SCAD who do not present with acute coronary syndrome.
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