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Background Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) has emerged as one of the important yet rare causes of acute coronary syndrome that primarily affect young peripartum women without cardiovascular risk factors. Despite the recent improvements in diagnosis and recognition of the importance of SCAD, it remains poorly studied and there has been no consensus of opinion regarding its optimal management. Case summary A 29-year-old breastfeeding woman presented with 1-day history of severe chest pain radiating to the jaw and both shoulders. Cardiovascular examination, 12 leads electrocardiogram, and echocardiography were normal. Troponin levels were elevated; hence, coronary angiogram was done and showed type 2 SCAD of the left anterior descending artery (LAD). The patient was managed conservatively. The next day, she started again to complain of severe chest pain and her troponin levels continued to rise. Repeated coronary angiogram revealed progression of the previous LAD dissection. Another dissection was also noticed in the left circumflex artery. Chest pain recurred over the night and her troponin levels continued to rise. An emergency coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) was performed. The patient was doing well postoperatively and was discharged home on Day 8. Discussion Our patient presented with acute ischaemic changes secondary to SCAD. The report illustrates the risk factors, pathogenesis, diagnostic work up, and the possible therapeutic options of SCAD, which include conservative management and CABG. The management varies depending on the clinical presentation and the extent of the coronary artery dissection.

Surgery is an option in evolving myocardial infarction induced by spontaneous coronary artery dissection: a case report