# Spontaneous coronary artery dissection and proximal LAD stenosis in a young male with HIV: A case report

## TL;DR

A young male with HIV experienced a rare heart condition called spontaneous coronary artery dissection, highlighting increased cardiovascular risks in HIV patients.

## Contribution

This case report highlights a rare occurrence of SCAD in a male HIV patient, expanding understanding of cardiovascular risks in this population.

## Key findings

- SCAD and proximal LAD stenosis occurred in a 45-year-old male with HIV.
- The case emphasizes increased cardiovascular risk in HIV patients on antiretroviral therapy.
- SCAD is typically seen in middle-aged females, making this male case rare.

## Abstract

HIV/AIDS patients under antiretroviral therapy have increased cardiovascular risk. Spontaneous coronary artery dissection, an uncommon yet recognized cause of acute coronary syndrome, typically affects middle-aged females, especially during pregnancy. We present a rare case of SCAD and proximal left anterior descending stenosis in a 45-year-old male with HIV.