Topic: scad

The Scary Heart Condition That Affects Young, Healthy Women

The Scary Heart Condition That Affects Young, Healthy Women

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection, or SCAD, is a heart condition that usually strikes young, healthy people—mainly women. It’s relatively rare, but it can lead to heart damage or even sudden death. Scary, right? Especially because most people have never heard of it. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN are starting to find out more about this little-understood condition. More »