evidence card · atherosclerosis_only_cause_mi
Atherosclerosis is the only cause of myocardial infarction
H5
▽ contradicts
stakes high
1 post scored
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across 1 account
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1 sources
Summary
MINOCA (MI with non-obstructive coronary arteries), SCAD (spontaneous coronary artery dissection), coronary spasm/embolism are recognized non-atherosclerotic causes. Women are disproportionately affected.
Five-score assessment
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Scope
Population
adults with MI
Intervention
MI causes assessment
Outcome
correct diagnosis
Not supported for
- atherosclerosis is most common cause, not sole cause