7531 Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Induced Diabetic Ketoacidosis In A Young Female: A Rare Complication Of Ketosis In A Priorly Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetic
Authors: Farhat Farah , Gonzalez Paula , Ravin Andrew B , Akhlaq Hira , Hossain Mohammad , Chalasani Krishna , Holland Soemiwati Weidris , Ong Raquel Kristin , Cheng Jennifer 
Published: October 2024

Disclosure: F. farhat: None. P. Gonzalez: None. A.B. Ravin: None. H. Akhlaq: None. M. hossain: None. K. chalasani: None. S.W. Holland: None. R. Ong: None. J. Cheng: None.

Introduction: Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) is a poorly understood and underdiagnosed condition that puts healthy young women at risk of Myocardial infarction (MI) and potential death. It occurs when a tear develops in a coronary artery. SCAD can have an atypical presentation especially in diabetic and young females; Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is an uncommon, yet potentially fatal complication and can be the primary presentation in SCAD. We present a case of SCAD complicated by DKA in a non insulin dependent diabetic (NIDD).Case presentation: A 19 year old female with a past medical history of NIDDM presented to the Emergency Department with chest pain. She had troponemia and ECG revealed ST elevations. Patient was found in DKA initially. Insulin drip was started with DKA resolution in 24 hours. Hemoglobin A1c was 12.4% with negative antibody workup. Her course was complicated by SCAD found upon cardiac catheterization with unsuccessful recanalization; she was not a surgical candidate given late presentation and therefore, an intra aortic balloon pump was placed. Subsequently, she developed pericarditis and left ventricular thrombus. Discussion: SCAD is a rare condition, often presenting with acute MI and cardiogenic shock. MI may be complicated with DKA. One proposed mechanism for that is the activation of ketogenic pathways caused by excess catecholamines and cortisol; this increases physiologic stress on the body resulting in increased ketogenesis, lipolysis and free radicals causing further myocardial injury. DKA precipitated by MI increases the mortality rate to nearly 85% since the myocardium is denied glucose uptake. Signs and symptoms of SCAD are similar to MI symptoms including: chest tightness, shortness of breath and sweating. MI and SCAD can be differentiated by cardiac catheterization or by specialized contrasted CT scans. 20% of SCAD patients will experience a second episode within 5 years. Avoiding emotional stress, exercising regularly, following a healthy diet and controlling chronic conditions can help lower the risk for SCAD. Medical management is often preferred. Invasive treatments like coronary stenting or cardiac bypass may be needed if there is a complete blockage in the vessel, clinical instability or ongoing chest pain. Conclusion: SCAD is an important cause of MI in young females and can present initially as DKA in diabetics. For clinicians facing such rare cases, it is worth maintaining a broad approach to the diagnosis and treatment of these patients. The causes of SCAD remain fully unclear and genetic relations are still under investigation. Since DM type I and SCAD occur in young people, it is extremely important for clinicians to consider SCAD in the differential while managing DKA.

Presentation: 6/3/2024