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Spontaneous Dissection of Left Main Coronary Artery: Surgical Management

Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery 1 Division of Cardiac Anaesthesiology 2 Division of Cardiology Citi Cardiac Research Centre Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India

For reprint information contact: Lokeswara Rao Sajja, MCh Tel: 91 866 47 0881 Fax: 91 866 47 3554, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Citi Cardiac Research Centre, Ring Road, Near ITI College, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 520008, India.

Spontaneous dissection of a coronary artery is a rare cause of obstructive coronary artery disease and sudden death. We report a case of spontaneous dissection of the left main coronary artery, which manifested as ischemic heart disease and was successfully treated by emergency myocardial revascularization. Prompt diagnosis and surgical revascularization are crucial for survival.