Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) has gained considerable recognition as an important cause of acute myocardial infarction (AMI), particularly among young females without conventional cardiovascular risk factors.  To facilitate dissemination of current knowledge on SCAD, a Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association was recently published in Circulation by Hayes et al. concerning the current knowledge of epidemiology, precipitants and triggers, pathophysiology, and associated comorbidities.  Furthermore, the document provides an overview of the advance in diagnostic imaging, management options, as well as the prognostic outlook for SCAD, in hopes of spurring a paradigm shift in the care of this under-diagnosed condition. Continue reading →