At 31, I had a spontaneous coronary artery dissection which caused me to have a heart attack. A widowmaker heart attack to be precise. Surviving that was the easy part compared to what I was about to encounter. Exactly two weeks prior, I had just given birth to my...
The hardest thing about living with heart disease and SCAD is that it’s unseen. Just another day in the life of a survivor. Due to my daily aspirin regimen (amongst other things), sometimes a little bump turns into big bruises. My bruises are the only sign on...
The Mystery of SCAD Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a condition that can occur suddenly and without any obvious cause. While it is a rare condition, it is also a critical and sometimes life-threatening one, often affecting women. SCAD is characterized...
Overview of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) SCAD is a cardiac condition that affects women, which can be dangerous if left untreated. This condition is characterized by a sudden tear in the coronary arteries, which can lead to diminished or completely...
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a rare and often misdiagnosed condition that can have severe consequences on a person’s health. It is a condition that predominantly affects women and can cause chest pain, heart attacks, arrhythmias, and even sudden...
