SCAD Survivor stories
One of the most powerful ways that to spread the word about SCAD Heart Attacks and support survivors is by sharing our stories. SCAD affects healthy, active adults who often have no risk factors for heart disease, we thank all of these men and women for sharing their SCAD Heart Attack experience.
Kate’s Story
Kate's Story “In January 2009 I was 26 weeks pregnant with my second child. We had just left my mother in law's house and heading to look at buying a new car, we
Lorraine’s Story ( WA )
Lorraine's Story I was in shock last year when my sister Lisa 47 years had a SCAD Heart Attack.. little did I know that 10 months later i would also have the same ..with no
Sue’s Story
Sue's Story: An Unforgettable Mother’s Day “No, - not you of all people! “, was the general response from my family and friends, when they were told that I had just had a
Zannia’s story (Vic)
Zannia’s story "I had my SCAD on 18 April 2016, age 31 and just five days after the birth of my first child. I had been feeling a little ‘off’ all afternoon but
Jen’s story (Gosford)
Jen’s story (Gosford) Jen had a SCAD Heart attack aged just 36 with an 11month old baby & a 3year old toddler, Jen had been suffering from horrible stress in the lead up
David’s Story (Qld)
David's Story At the time of my SCAD I was 39 years old (2 years ago), I'm married, I've always eaten well and have always been into my fitness and was a fitness instructor in
Jeanene’s Story (Qld)
Jeanene's Story So here is my whole SCAD story: “ Saturday morning 2nd June I dropped my brothers kids to soccer and went home and started vacuuming at 9am. At about 9.20am all of a sudden I had what felt
Lynne’s Story (Tas)
Lynne's Story Lynne was 49 with 2 children when she had a SCAD Heart Attack. She had spent the morning at her son's soccer game and then the usual Saturday morning grocery shop. She felt
Mel’s Story (Wollongong)
Mel’s Story Mel's Heart Attack Story: "I'm Mel, 30y.o. mother of 3. I'm currently 6w post SCAD which occurred exactly 1 week post delivery of my baby girl. We were returning in the
Dominique’s Story (Nsw)
Dominique Chevrant Breton (NSW) 30th December 2016 was a hot day in Sydney and I was enjoying the Christmas to New Year short holiday. That morning, I had gone to the gym as
Jenny’s Story
Jenny's Story "Here is a photo of me (on right) the day before I had the SCAD. 65 and very healthy (or so I thought). I had been swimming and walking most days
Jillian’s Story (Tas)
Jillian’s Story Jillian had a SCAD Heart Attack at the Primary School she teaches at in Tasmania. Listen to her story from an ABC Hobart Radio interview here
Liza’s Story (Nsw)
Liza's Story Meet Liza: At age 42 Liza collapsed and had a heart attack at an open house inspection with her husband. Paramedics performed CPR for 32 minutes, saving Liza's life. A mum of two, Liza is fit and active &
Vivian’s Story
Vivian's Story Meet Viv! Viv was in her early 40s with 2 teenage children when she had a SCAD Heart Attack. Viv was swimming with friends "I did a few laps but it
Nicole’s Story
Nicole’s Story In Feb 2014 I gave birth to our beautiful daughter Holly. Throughout my life I have maintained a healthy and fit lifestyle with a keen interest in health and fitness. I
Sheree’s Story
Sheree's Story Our Lives Changed in an instant! Grab every experience and enjoy the adventure. On Wednesday 17 April, 2019 our lives changed in an instant and everyday since has been a challenge and a
Kylie’s Story
Kylie's Story On 2nd September 2018 my life changed forever. I was home with my two teenagers looking forward to a quiet weekend and my husband and parents were away working. I woke
Kate’s Story
Kate’s Story "It began with a headache which I'd had all week. During this week my daughter had her 16th birthday party, then preparations for her formal and my husband was away. I
Louise’s Story (W.A.)
Louise’s Story “I was only 47 when I had my SCAD. It came as a complete shock, something I would never have imagined would happen to me, mostly because I had absolutely no
Alex’s Story
Alex's Story “I am a 36 year old male. I work in medical research and as a mental-health professional. Health wise, I am overweight, but otherwise quite healthy. I exercise regularly, and my