Abstract
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a rare cause of acute coronary syndrome, occurring when there is separation of the coronary artery walls by intramural hemorrhage creating a false lumen. This compresses the arterial lumen, compromising the ability of the coronary artery to perfuse the myocardial tissue. Spontaneous coronary artery dissection is usually fatal, with risk factors including pregnancy, young age, and female sex, birth control, and other hormonal therapies.In this case report, we describe the case of a 31-year-old biological female transitioning to male with exogenous testosterone who experienced a SCAD. Given the known risk factors for SCAD, such as pregnancy and exogenous hormone therapy, this case raises additional considerations regarding rare unintended consequences of testosterone therapy.
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