Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Placement in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: A Case Report

Jimmy Hong, Jeremy C. Tomcho, Steven L. Mai, Wissam Khalife

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Abstract

Background: Spontaneous coronary artery dissection can present with acute coronary syndrome, ventricular arrhythmias, or sudden cardiac death. Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator placement in patients with spontaneous coronary artery dissection is controversial. The purpose of publishing this case is to inform physicians of potential benefits of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator implantation in patients with spontaneous coronary artery dissection. Case Report: A 55-year-old woman presented with chest pain, with an electrocardiogram revealing anterior ST-elevation myocardial infarction and troponin peak of 53.8 ng/mL. Coronary angiography revealed mid-left anterior descending artery occlusion, with appearance of spontaneous coronary artery dissection that was not amenable to revascularization. The decision was made to treat medically. In recovery, the patient experienced ventricular fibrillation arrest. The patient was defibrillated once with achievement of return of spontaneous circulation. An Impella CP was placed to stabilize the patient. After the patient was stabilized, an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator was placed. Conclusions: Data on potential benefits of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator placement in patients with spontaneous coronary artery dissection are limited. Most patients with spontaneous coronary artery dissection recover normal coronary architecture; however, there are no guidelines for implantable cardioverter-defibrillator placement in patients with spontaneous coronary artery dissection. Patients with spontaneous coronary artery dissection with high-risk features may benefit from implantable cardioverter-defibrillator for secondary prevention of ventricular arrhythmia and sudden cardiac death, as shown with this case.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article numbere942579
JournalAmerican Journal of Case Reports
Volume25
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024

Keywords

  • Cardiac
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Coronary Artery Dissection
  • Death
  • Defibrillators
  • Implantable
  • Spontaneous
  • Sudden
  • Ventricular Fibrillation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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