In August, Ask the Experts covered SCAD and genetics. Our amazing volunteer panelists — Dr. Mark Lindsay, Dr. Amy Kontorovich, and Dr. Stan Henkin — were led by SCAD survivor and Board Member Rebecca Freeman. Access the recording through this link: SCAD and Genetics SCAD Alliance is very grateful to our panel for contributing their
Read MoreSCAD Alliance hosted our second “Ask the Experts” webinar to discuss post-SCAD physical activity and cardiac rehabilitation on Friday, July 10th, 2020. Access the webinar through our list of Ask the Experts recordings on our YouTube channel. Rebecca Freeman, MS, MPH, a two-time SCAD survivor, mom of two, and pediatric physician assistant, moderated the panel.
Read MoreOur new educational series, “Ask the Experts — A Conversation Hosted by SCAD Alliance” began Friday, June 5th at 4 p.m. ET. Listen now by clicking on this link to access the SCAD Alliance YouTube channel. The purpose of this new monthly Ask the Experts series is to offer support and information to survivors and
Read MorePurchase items for your daily use, while supporting SCAD patients and research. The SCAD Alliance phone case speaks volumes. Say good morning with a SCAD Alliance mug. Host a party in a SCAD Alliance apron. Every SCAD Alliance item starts a conversation about spontaneous coronary artery dissection. Each purchase benefits SCAD Alliance and our programs,
Read MoreUnique 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
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