Spontaneous coronary artery dissection causing myocardial infarction in an 18-year-old man: A case report

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), an uncommon cause of myocardial infarction, typically affects a younger, otherwise healthy population. There are currently no known direct causes of this condition, although some correlations have been noted. Commonly found in women, the asymptomatic presentation in men is very rare. Herein, we report the case of an 18-year-old man who presented to our institution with asymptomatic myocardial infarction secondary to a spontaneous dissection of the left anterior descending coronary artery. Until now, there is no specific guideline for SCAD. Choice of treatment should be tailored to the clinical condition of each individual patient.