Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection

Living With Heart Disease

February 1, 2013

Amy Nartatez Heinl, a mother of three boys and a SCAD survivor since June, 2010, shares her experience with Women’s Day. Read full article on womensday.org

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Walking Miracle: Ignoring Warning Signs of Heart Trouble Foolish

January 31, 2013

This unique article was written by Corsicana Daily Sun reporter Raymond Linex II about his experience when his wife, Tanya, had a SCAD. Tanya shares her experience as well. Read more at corsicanadailysun.com

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Great Day St. Louis Goes Red for Women

January 29, 2013

Rachel D’Souza Sieber, a 2013 National Go Red for Women spokesperson, is a SCAD survivor. She talks about her experience as a SCAD survivor during an interview with KMOV, St Louis, MO.

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The Heart of Women’s Health

January 28, 2013

Kathy Coletti has been a SCAD survivor since 1995 and a Go Red for Women spokeswoman. Read her story about her SCAD experience within days after giving birth to quadruplets. Read article on ajc.com

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Mother of Vikings Everson Griffen Dies of SCAD

January 5, 2013

Minnesota Vikings defensive end, Everson Griffen’s mother was visiting Griffen when she died suddenly from spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) at the age of 52. Read full article at twincities.com

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I Didn’t Know I Had a Heart Attack

December 15, 2012

Sharon Furlong Markey chronicles her experience in this article from her heart attack caused by SCAD through rehab.  She was 38, young and fit.  When she didn’t feel good, she thought she had indigestion. Read more at Fitness Magazine

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Secret Culprits of Heart Disease

November 30, 2012

Rachel D’Souza-Siebert suffered a SCAD at age 28, just eight days after the birth of her son.  Rachel describes her experience. Read more at SELF

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SCAD: Patient Initiated Research Sparked by Social Media [Video]

October 30, 2012

Dr. Rajiv Gulati, M.D., Ph.D., a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, interviews Dr. Sharonne Hayes, M.D about SCAD and SCAD research. Dr. Hayes mentions SCAD survivors and the 2012 walk. Dr Hayes is the lead SCAD researcher at Mayo Clinic and chairperson of SCAD Research, Inc. Scientific Advisory Committee.

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Couple Funds Vital Research

October 15, 2012

Rebecca Breslin from the United Kingdom is a SCAD survivor. Read her story to learn how Rebecca and her husband Liam have been busy raising money for SCAD research. She has networked with over 21 SCAD survivors in the UK. Liam ran his first half-marathon for SCAD research. Read full article at moltontimes.co.uk

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New Research on Rare Heart Condition

September 3, 2012

Dr. Sharonne Hayes talks about SCAD and the need for research. Read more at KAALtv

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