Unique insight into the experiences of SCAD survivors was recently published in the Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention (JCRP), a journal devoted to improving the integrated clinical practice of cardiac and pulmonary rehab professionals. Many SCAD survivors may remember participating in the online psychosocial survey, a SCAD Alliance collaboration with fellow survivor and clinical
Read MoreIn response to the American Heart Association Scientific Statement “Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: Current State of the Science: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association,” SCAD Alliance issued the following news release: SCAD Alliance applauds “significant step” …
Read MoreThis week, Monday through Wednesday (February 5, 6 and 7), you can shop beautiful Kendra Scott jewelry and home items and support SCAD Alliance at the same time. All merchandise is eligible for a 20% donation to SCAD Alliance. And, shipping is free! Mention “SCAD Alliance” as you place your order by email or phone on
Read MoreOn Wednesday, February 21, 2018, Dr. Tracy Stevens and Dr. Jason Lindsey will host a SCAD Town Hall at the Muriel I. Kauffman Women’s Heart Center at Saint Luke’s of Kansas City, MO. All are welcome, so make your plans today to learn more about SCAD and ask the questions most important to you. Marcia
Read MoreOn Thursday, January 11, 2018, Dr. Esther Kim spoke at the Saint Luke’s Muriel I. Kauffman Women’s Heart Center in Kansas City, MO, to a very interested crowd of cardiovascular physicians. Her talk, “Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: An Emerging Cause of Myocardial Infarction,” was the featured lecture of the week’s Cardiovascular Grand Rounds. Dr. Kim
Read MoreThe December 21, 2017, issue of the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) features SCAD and explores what clinicians consider in making the SCAD diagnosis. Congratulations to Dr. Malissa Wood, Dr. Mark Lindsay and the entire SCAD research team at Massachusetts General Hospital on publishing this important work. To read the case record, click below
Read MoreAfter Hess’s second heart attack, it became clear that this was not a postpartum complication — she was diagnosed with spontaneous coronary artery dissection, or SCAD. Read the entire article: Why Heart Attacks Are Striking Healthy Young Women
Read MoreEach case of SCAD is noteworthy. As an unsuspecting patient struck by SCAD, every survivor pushes through remarkable stressors during his or her recovery journey. The family, friends and support systems of these patients do too. SCAD Alliance board member Becky Pomerleau and her family faced the most dire SCAD situation possible. If it weren’t
Read MoreToday, #GivingTuesday 2015, SCAD Alliance is proud to announce that funds raised are designated to support our exhibit at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 65th Annual Scientific Session in April 2016. Read more through this link to the latest SCAD Alliance eNews.
Read MoreMotivated by her personal journey as a SCAD survivor, SCAD Alliance board member Tina Pittman Wagers, M.S.W., Psy.D., is leading a research study of the psychosocial impact of the SCAD experience. The survey launched today on social media with the following announcement: What is it like to survive SCAD? WeHave-Your-Say3 want to hear from you.
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