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Can you die from coronary artery dissection?
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Yes: Depending on the extent, location , coronary territory involved, coronary rupture or not, acute thrombosis or not, able to correct or not.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Yes: Coronary artery dissection is a serious condition which may mostly lead to a massive heart attack and death. Needs an immediate medical attention.
Answered 5/20/2013
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Yes: These tend to occur as part of ascending aortic dissection or during coronary catheterization and they could be fatal.
Answered 2/13/2013
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