Table 3.
Comorbidities of female patients with spontaneous coronary artery dissection (n = 172)
| Comorbidities | Women (n = 172) |
|---|---|
| No comorbid condition reported | 16 (9%) |
| Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) | |
| Tested on FMD | 130 (76%) |
| – Confirmed diagnosis FMDa | 38 (29%) |
| Other medical conditions | |
|
Mixed connective tissue diseases (e.g. Marfan syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome) |
5 (3%) |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 15 (9%) |
| Vasculitis | 4 (2%) |
| Hypo- or hyperthyroidism | 20 (12%) |
| Allergies | 64 (37%) |
| Migrainea | 89 (52%) |
| Medically chronic symptoms | |
| Fibromyalgia | 13 (8%) |
| Chronic fatigue syndrome | 9 (5%) |
| Irritable bowel syndrome | 23 (13%) |
| Tinnitus | 48 (28%) |
| At least one of the above | 64 (37%) |
| Current pain conditions | |
| Chronic pain | 50 (29%) |
| Pain between the shoulder blades | 73 (42%) |
| Stomach pain | 39 (23%) |
| Pain in the jaws or neck | 46 (27%) |
| Chest pain | 117 (68%) |
aGroup comparisons were further assessed based on presence of FMD and migraine