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This research aims to clarify the diagnostic challenges between spontaneous coronary artery dissection and atherosclerosis as they present similarly in imaging.

March 18, 2026Open Access

Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection or Coronary Atherosclerosis: Diagnostic Challenges in an Unclear Case

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Spontaneous coronary artery dissection and coronary atherosclerosis can appear similar on coronary imaging, creating significant diagnostic challenges.

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This research aims to clarify the diagnostic challenges between spontaneous coronary artery dissection and atherosclerosis as they present similarly in imaging.
Analysis of coronary imaging techniques
Comparison of symptoms and presentations of SCAD and atherosclerosis
SCAD and atherosclerosis share similar visual features on imaging
Misdiagnosis could lead to inappropriate treatment strategies

Abstract

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) and atherosclerosis may appear similar on coronary imaging.

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Maryam Taheri

Sharonne N. Hayes

Malcolm R. Bell

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Taheri et al. (Sun,) reported a other. Spontaneous coronary artery dissection and coronary atherosclerosis can appear similar on coronary imaging, creating significant diagnostic challenges.

www.synapsesocial.com/papers/69ba421b4e9516ffd37a2065 — DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2026.107729

Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection or Coronary Atherosclerosis: Diagnostic Challenges in an Unclear Case

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