Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection

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The Hidden Risks of Heart Attacks

February 21, 2012

Karin Campbell suffered a heart attack caused by SCAD.  Fortunately a neighbor heard her scream and convinced her to call 911.  Campbell is participating in the Mayo SCAD research study. Read more at Hartford Courant

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Heart problems baffle doctors when the condition is rare

February 16, 2012

Katherine Leon talks about her experience six weeks after her son was born. She went to the emergency room experiencing chest pains and was sent home. Days later she returned to the ER and was diagnosed with SCAD. Read article at wtop.com

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Local Woman Shows Heart Disease Can Hit the Young

February 3, 2012

Jodi Boyce-Thelen a healthy women suffered a SCAD. She even works at the Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center. Her family talks about their experience and Jodi shows some pictures from her experience. Watch video at wzzm13.com

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Women’s stories highlight reason to be aware of heart health

January 31, 2012

The first time Carrie Votypka went to the emergency room she was told it was her gallbladder.  Carrie survived two heart attacks just weeks after giving birth to her son.  She later learned at Mayo Clinic her heart attacks were caused by SCAD. Read more at KCTV 5 News

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Sever Heart Attack Serves as Wake Up Call to Young Mother

February 8, 2011

Casey Sadler suffered a SCAD at age 35.  Casey shares her experience and her good fortune that the doctor decided to admit her to the hospital rather than send her home. Read more at The Flyer Group

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