BACKGROUND:

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection is a uncommon cause of Acute coronary syndrome,which commonly affects often young fit and healthy persons without any obvious risk factors. It has been reported in association with peripartum period in women. This study aims to understand the clinical profile&mode of presentation.

METHODS:

This study is conducted in Institute of cardiology, RGGGH & MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE over a period one year. The clinical characteristics of the patients were noted including age, sex, clinical presentation, duration of hospitalisation and the outcome. The registered patients were followed upto one year for any possible complications. The patients were identified during coronary angiogram.

RESULTS:

In our study the mean age of presentation was 42 years. Males are most commonly affected. One female affected with SCAD during postpartum period. There is lack of association with conventional risk factors. Other coronary arteries are free of disease.