In spontaneous coronary artery dissection, also called SCAD, a tear forms in an artery in the heart. This can cause blood to pool in the area between the layers. SCAD can reduce or block …

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is an uncommon but potentially lethal condition in which one of the coronary arteries that supply the heart, spontaneously develops a blood …

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) causes heart attack-like symptoms among people who are at low risk for heart problems. Women and people assigned female at birth …

Dec 11, 2024 · Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) happens when an artery wall suddenly tears. SCAD can cause a heart attack. The American Heart Association explains the …

Jun 2, 2022 · Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a tear in one of the epicardial coronary arteries. The spectrum ranges from the intimal rupture to intramural hematoma and …

Feb 22, 2018 · Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) has emerged as an important cause of acute coronary syndrome, myocardial infarction, and sudden death, particularly …

Over the past decade, spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) has emerged as an important cause of myocardial infarction, particularly among younger women. The pace of …

SCAD is usually diagnosed in an emergency setting. You may be asked questions about your personal and family medical history. Tests are done to check your heart. In a cardiac catheter …

1 day ago · Robin Eaton wants women to trust their gut when it comes to their heart. In November 2023, the 46-year-old survived a spontaneous coronary artery dissection, or SCAD — a less …

Oct 10, 2024 · Epidemiology. Coronary artery dissection occurs mainly in young, otherwise health patients especially in females in whom 84% of cases occur 1.One study found the prevalence …