Spontaneous multivessel coronary artery dissection associated with elevated homocysteine levels

Authors

Syed Muhammad Najaf, Aga Khan University
Ata-Ur- Rehman Quraishi, Aga Khan University
Khawar Abbas Kazmi, Aga Khan UniversityFollow

Document Type

Report

Department

Cardiology

Abstract

A case of spontaneous multi-vessel coronary artery dissection in a young man, with markedly elevated serum homocysteine levels, is reported. The effects of elevated homocysteine levels on arterial endothelial function and possible plaque rupture leading to coronary dissection and acute coronary syndrome and / or sudden cardiac death are also discussed.

Publication (Name of Journal)

Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan

Recommended Citation

Najaf, S. M., Quraishi, A. R., Kazmi, K. A. (2005). Spontaneous multivessel coronary artery dissection associated with elevated homocysteine levels. Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, 15(2), 108-109.
Available at: https://ecommons.aku.edu/pakistan_fhs_mc_med_cardiol/85