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Spontaneous coronary artery dissection
Risk factors
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Symptoms
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Tests and diagnosis
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- CT angiogram Computerized tomography (CT) angiogram — Overview covers risks and results of this heart disease test.
- Coronary angiogram Coronary angiogram — Overview covers preparation, risks and results of this heart disease test.
Treatments and drugs
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