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Sex Differences in Psychological Distress of Patients With Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD): The MINDSET Study

Sex Differences in Psychological Distress of Patients With Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD): The MINDSET Study Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is an increasingly recognized cause of acute coronary syndrome, predominantly affecting women. Psychological distress is common pre- and post-SCAD, yet sex-specific patterns remain understudied. This cross-sectional study aimed to examine sex differences in the

Acute Coronary Syndromes in Premenopausal Women: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Acute Coronary Syndromes in Premenopausal Women: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association Abstract Premenopausal women presenting with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) are a unique and often underrecognized patient population. Although they are traditionally considered at lower cardiovascular risk than other groups, we have begun to appreciate the potential risk for ACS in this

Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute SCAD Study Update 2024-2025

Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute SCAD Study Update 2024-2025

2024-2025 SCAD Study Update Dear SCADaddles: Apologies for being late with this report. Firstly, sincere thanks to everyone involved in the study who took time this year to help us by giving us medical history information and biological samples, and to the SCADaddles for their continued generous support - this has been absolutely critical to

2024 Understanding the Complex Genetics of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: A Guide for Clinicians

Published in the American Heart Association journal in December 2025, this study led by Dr Lucy McGrath Cadell and the team at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute provides new insights for clinicians in diagnosing and managing SCAD patients.

This heart condition affects 35 per cent of women – have you heard of it?

By Duncan Bailey October 23 2024 - 5:30am Lynne Daniels used to be a "bit of a gym" junkie, so a heart attack was the last thing she expected at 49 years old. But it wasn't an ordinary heart attack - Ms Daniels experienced a rare condition known as spontaneous coronary artery dissection or SCAD. The

‘You need to call mum an ambulance’: Silent killer targeting mothers’ hearts

By Saree Salter Updated October 27 2024 - 4:03pm, first published 4:00pm Kieren Clark (in front, then left to right) John Gabel, Shelley Gabel, Steven Clark, Lynne Daniels, Jane Laidlaw, Paul Laidla at the 5km SCADaddle walk. Picture by Phillip Biggs Shelley Gabel got up to make a breakfast smoothie when she felt like someone "reached in and

Printable Fact Sheet for Medical Professionals 2024

Or print: Printable SCAD Facts for Medical Professionals 2024

Printable SCAD Survivor Brochure 2024

Or click here: Printable SCAD Survivor Information Leaflet 2024

Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute SCAD Study Update June 2023

Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute SCAD Study Update June 2023

2023 SCAD Update So far this year we are off to a great start! Thank you to everyone involved in the study who took time this year to help us by giving us medical history information and biological samples, and to the SCADaddles for their generous support. You may have seen the story in the

Psychosocial impacts of spontaneous coronary artery dissection: A qualitative study

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