Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) Overview

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What is the definition of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)?
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection is a medical emergency in which the inner wall of a coronary artery suddenly separates or tears, reducing or blocking blood flow to the heart.
What are the symptoms of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)?
Symptoms of spontaneous coronary artery dissection include extreme fatigue; dizziness; pain in the arms, shoulders, back, or jaw; chest pain; heart palpitations; shortness of breath; excessive sweating; indigestion; nausea; vomiting; and sudden death.
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What are the current treatments for Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)?
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection is a medical emergency that requires rapid treatment. Treatment for spontaneous coronary artery dissection is individualized and may include medications, such as beta blockers, calcium channel blocker, statins, nitrates, aspirin, and anticoagulants; cardiac catheterization and coronary angioplasty with the implantation of a stent to open the coronary artery to restore blood flow; a left ventricular assist device; an implantable cardioverter defibrillator; coronary artery bypass grafting surgery; and rarely, heart transplantation. After treatment, patients who have experienced spontaneous coronary artery dissection usually undergo cardiac rehabilitation, which includes exercise, nutrition counseling, and psychological therapy to improve recovery.
Who are the top Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) Local Doctors?
Elite in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
Dr. Santhi K. Ganesh
Cardiology
Elite in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
Dr. Santhi K. Ganesh
Cardiology

Regents Of The University Of Michigan

1051 N Canton Ctr, 
Canton, MI 
 (301.6 mi)
734-844-5390
Languages Spoken:
English
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Santhi Ganesh is a Cardiologist in Canton, Michigan. Dr. Ganesh and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD). Her top areas of expertise are Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Hypertension, Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Angioplasty, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Ganesh is currently accepting new patients.

Distinguished in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
Dr. Jackson J. Liang
Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
Distinguished in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
Dr. Jackson J. Liang
Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

Regents Of The University Of Michigan

39901 Traditions Dr, 
Northville, MI 
 (297.4 mi)
888-287-1082
Languages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
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Jackson Liang is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in Northville, Michigan. Dr. Liang and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD). His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Ectopic Heartbeat, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Liang is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
Dr. Thomas W. Johnson
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Advanced in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
Dr. Thomas W. Johnson
Obstetrics and Gynecology
419 W Wackerly St, 
Midland, MI 
 (207.3 mi)
989-631-5721
Languages Spoken:
English
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Thomas Johnson is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Midland, Michigan. Dr. Johnson and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD). His top areas of expertise are Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Female Genital Sores, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty.

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What are the latest Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) Clinical Trials?
The Virtual Multicenter Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) Registry
The Virtual Multicenter Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) Registry
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: February 20, 2025

Summary: The primary goal of this project is to describe the clinical and physiologic characteristics of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissections (SCAD) in order to increase awareness, understanding, treatment and prevention of a potentially fatal cardiovascular event. This study will be a retrospective and prospective review of medical course and current health of men and women with SCAD.

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The International Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection iSCAD Registry (SCAD)
The International Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection iSCAD Registry (SCAD)
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: December 17, 2024

Summary: The aim of iSCAD, the International Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) Registry, is to serve as an internationally collaborative, multicenter registry coordinated by an experienced and centralized coordinating center in an effort to increase the pace of participant recruitment, and thereby increase statistical power of studies related to SCAD. The ultimate goal of iSCAD Registry is to f...

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