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Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection following Topical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Joint Authors
Hong, Robert
Badawi, Ramy A.
Pan, Alexander L.
Fergusson, David
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-09-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection is a rare condition, usually presenting as an acute coronary syndrome, and is often seen in states associated with high systemic estrogen levels such as pregnancy or oral contraceptive use.
While topical hormonal replacement therapy may result in increased estrogen levels similar to those documented with oral contraceptive use, there are no reported cases of spontaneous coronary dissection with topical hormonal replacement therapy.
We describe a 53-year-old female who developed two spontaneous coronary dissections while on topical hormonal replacement therapy.
The patient had no other risk factors for coronary dissection.
After withdrawal from topical hormonal therapy, our patient has done well and has not had recurrent coronary artery dissections over a one-year follow-up period.
The potential contributory role of topical hormonal therapy as a cause of spontaneous coronary dissection should be recognized.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Pan, Alexander L.& Fergusson, David& Hong, Robert& Badawi, Ramy A.. 2012. Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection following Topical Hormone Replacement Therapy. Case Reports in Cardiology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Pan, Alexander L.…[et al.]. Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection following Topical Hormone Replacement Therapy. Case Reports in Cardiology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Pan, Alexander L.& Fergusson, David& Hong, Robert& Badawi, Ramy A.. Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection following Topical Hormone Replacement Therapy. Case Reports in Cardiology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-478531