"I think we need to remind ourselves that we don't know much about SCAD. So it's important that we take care of ourselves, visit our doctors, and be very conscious of the fact that whatever problems we have could be related to our heart."
Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection, or SCAD, impacts the lives of both the afflicted and their families. It is most often misdiagnosed and can occur with no clear warning signs. SCAD Alliance is dedicated to understanding and managing this unforeseen condition and supporting those whom it has affected.
“I volunteer to try to help everyone affected by SCAD, and to educate the medical community — particularly those in emergency medicine — to recognize and treat SCAD quickly and appropriately.”
“SCAD Alliance is the ‘heart’ of collaborative SCAD science and progress. I volunteer to ensure that everyone understands that every blockage is critical, and we won’t rest until the cause of artery dissection is understood.”
“What comes to mind … advocate, resources, a lifeline, heart sisters. I volunteer so younger active people know they too are at risk. I volunteer to find the cause.”
“It is great to go to war with colleagues who are there every step of the way as aggressively as you are and you there as aggressively as they are.”
“SCAD was a life-altering event that changed my life completely. I volunteer to be a part of that change for others. Knowledge is power!”
“Connecting with the SCAD Alliance website and Facebook page became my first line of hope. I found links to a wealth of current research. Best of all, I gained a new realization of strength and hope.”
“I volunteer for SCAD Alliance because it is an organization that seeks to empower survivors with information, resources, and advancements in research by working with multiple institutions and individuals.”
“I think we need to remind ourselves that we don’t know much about SCAD. So it’s important that we take care of ourselves, visit our doctors, and be very conscious of the fact that whatever problems we have could be related to our heart.”
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