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Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) is a non-atherosclerotic heart attack, mostly in women. SCAD Alliance is a nonprofit offering support, education, and research. Sponsor of #iSCADregistry. Learn about #SCADheart at https://scadalliance.org

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20.09.2025 18:41 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#SCADheart #CardioSky #MedSky

20.09.2025 18:40 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Postpartum Nurse’s Double Heart Attack Sheds Light on Hidden SCAD Risk A Saint Luke’s nurse practitioner survived two heart attacks just six weeks postpartum due to SCAD. Now she's sharing her story to raise awareness among nurses and patients alike.

An important #SCAD story for many reasons. Please share with your #MedSky, #NursingSky, #CardioSky colleagues. #SCADheart
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18.09.2025 17:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cassidy asks Kennedy to promote vaccines targeting whooping cough BATON ROUGE, La. β€” Sen. Bill Cassidy said Friday that Louisiana is undergoing its worst whooping cough outbreak since 1990 and called on Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.

β€œSen. Bill Cassidy said Friday that Louisiana is undergoing its worst whooping cough outbreak since 1990 and called on Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to promote vaccinations.” This outbreak has already killed two babies. @jackiantonovich.bsky.social

13.09.2025 13:34 β€” πŸ‘ 385    πŸ” 197    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 68

Help us share this great research opportunity with other cardiologists and #scad survivors in the United States: gvascstudy.org
#SCADheart #MedSky #CardioSky

13.09.2025 01:19 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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β“βœ… Q&A! Here are some frequently asked questions about participating in the gVasc research study. Feel free to also contact the gVasc study team if you have any questions.
πŸ“§ gvascstudy@mgb.org
πŸ“ž 617-724-3681
@scadalliance.bsky.social @pnatarajanmd.bsky.social @markelindsay.bsky.social #SCAD

12.09.2025 14:53 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

This unusual kind of heart attack, SCAD, stands for Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection but I sometimes call it Surprise! Coronary Artery Dissection because it sure is.

28.08.2025 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#MedSky #CardioSky #SCADheart

28.08.2025 15:11 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#MedSky #CardioSky #SCADheart

28.08.2025 14:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’Ÿ Women can face specific factors that increase their risk of heart disease. ➑️ Swipe left to learn more, and visit gvascstudy.org to participate in the study that is investigating the genetic factors behind SCAD and why it mostly occurs in women. #SCAD #WomensHealth @scadalliance.bsky.social

26.08.2025 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Pop quiz! Learn more about #SCAD and share this opportunity with your #patients.
#MedSky #CardioSky #SCADheart

28.08.2025 14:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

An exciting opportunity for spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) patients, offered by @broadinstitute.org
#MedSky #CardioSky #SCADheart

28.08.2025 14:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet the Team! 🩺 gVasc investigators have extensive experience in cardiovascular disease and geneticsπŸ«€πŸ§¬ They bring together their expertise to uncover the genetic underpinnings of SCAD πŸ” gvascstudy.org #SCAD #cardiology @scadalliance.bsky.social @markelindsay.bsky.social @pnatarajanmd.bsky.social

26.08.2025 18:49 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) is the leading cause of heart attack in women who are pregnant or within the first 6 months-1 year post-delivery.
#SCADheart #MedSky #CardioSky

26.07.2025 18:37 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Important opportunity for your #SCADheart patients. Please help spread the word. More details soon! #CardioSky #MedSky

01.07.2025 17:46 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We cannot wait! Excited to partner with @mgbwomenheart.bsky.social for this important #SCADheart event.

01.07.2025 17:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We're thrilled to announce we are co-hosting this year's SCAD Symposium with @scadalliance.bsky.social πŸ«€ Additional details will be posted in the next few weeks!

23.06.2025 18:18 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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TOMORROW
Monday, March 24, 2025, at 5pm EST attend the @mgbwomenheart.bsky.social ADVANCE Lecture Series: Advancing Women’s Heart Health.
partners.zoom.us/j/87657923674

#MedSky #CardioSky

23.03.2025 15:46 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#Aspirin after #SCAD for antiplatelet Rx is perfectly fine. academic.oup.com/eurheartj/ad... www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...

14.03.2025 09:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#SCADheart #SCAD #heartattack #MedSky

17.03.2025 05:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#SCADheart #Medsky

13.03.2025 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Live webinar on 3/25/2025 highlighting spontaneous coronary artery dissection, SCAD, a non atherosclerotic heart attack mainly in women. There is a QR code or you can register at www.TFG.org/CHWEvents

Live webinar on 3/25/2025 highlighting spontaneous coronary artery dissection, SCAD, a non atherosclerotic heart attack mainly in women. There is a QR code or you can register at www.TFG.org/CHWEvents

SAVE THE DATE!
Dr. Daniela Crousillat, Dir of the Women's Heart Program at Tampa General Hospital, is hosting a Facebook Live focused on #SCAD, Tues 3/25/25 at 12:30 p.m. EST. Pls share! #MedSky #CardioSky #SCADheart

13.03.2025 20:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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13.03.2025 19:58 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

Unfortunately, my NIH grant (Columbia P50 center grant subcontract) was one of the awards terminated. A stop work order has been issued. We’re 8 months into the projectβ€” a community engaged study to ⬆️ 🫁 ca & CVD screening in nyc. I know many others affected as well. Hoping for reversal/resolution πŸ˜•

12.03.2025 23:57 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 1
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2024 Impact Report Focusing on education, fundraising and survivor support to beat SCAD Heart Attacks.

Our 2024 Impact Report is now live! We're working to beat SCAD heart attacks through education, championing ground-breaking Australian research and supporting survivors... and we couldn't do it without you. Read more at scadresearch.com.au/about-us/202... #scadheartattacks #womenshealth #aushealth

04.03.2025 03:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#SCADheart

09.03.2025 03:09 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#SCADheart

09.03.2025 03:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#SCADheart

09.03.2025 03:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, @mdharringtonc.bsky.social !
#SCADheart #SCAD #heartattack #CardioSky #MedSky

04.03.2025 03:18 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
2025 Heart Month SCAD Ask the Experts
YouTube video by SCAD Alliance 2025 Heart Month SCAD Ask the Experts

Patient questions fueled our amazing Ask the Experts webinar last night. Thank you to guest moderator, Dr. Esther Kim, and panelists Dr. Hannah Chaudry, Dr. Agnes Koczo, Dr. Daniella Kadian-Dodov, and Dr. Lori Tam. Please watch and share. #SCADheart #CardioSky #MedSky

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27.02.2025 17:15 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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