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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?
Malissa Wood
Elite in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
Dr. Malissa Wood
Cardiology
Elite in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
Dr. Malissa Wood
Cardiology

Lpg Pain Management-Coconut Point

23450 Via Coconut Pt, 
Estero,, FL 
239-468-0121
Languages Spoken:
English
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Malissa Wood is a Cardiologist in Estero,, Florida. Dr. Wood 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, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Pacemaker Implantation, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Chayakrit Krittanawong
Elite in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
Dr. Chayakrit Krittanawong
Cardiology
Elite in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
Dr. Chayakrit Krittanawong
Cardiology

Arh Cardiology Associates-Beckley-A Department Of Beckley Arh Hospital

1256 N Eisenhower Dr Ste 700, 
Beckley,, WV 
304-254-2400
Languages Spoken:
English
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Chayakrit Krittanawong is a Cardiologist in Beckley,, West Virginia. Dr. Krittanawong is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD). His top areas of expertise are Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Heart Attack, Coronary Heart Disease, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

 
 
 
 
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Jennifer Tremmel
Elite in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
Dr. Jennifer Tremmel
Cardiology
Elite in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
Dr. Jennifer Tremmel
Cardiology

Stanford Hospital And Clinics

300 Pasteur Dr, 
Stanford, CA 
650-723-6459
Languages Spoken:
English
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Jennifer Tremmel is a Cardiologist in Stanford, California. Dr. Tremmel is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD). Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Angina, Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

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What are the latest Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) Clinical Trials?
Myocardial Perfusion in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Using Stress Contrast Echocardiography
Myocardial Perfusion in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Using Stress Contrast Echocardiography
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: November 13, 2025
Intervention Type: Procedure

Summary: This study aims to fill knowledge gaps regarding microvascular perfusion and pressor response to stress among patients with history of spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) using stress contrast echocardiography.

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Role of the Neurovascular System in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
Role of the Neurovascular System in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: June 12, 2025
Intervention Type: Diagnostic test, Other
Study Phase: Not Applicable

Summary: The purpose of this research is to compare sympathetic function (flight or fight system) and arterial health including structure and mechanics of participants with history of spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) to age and sex matched control participants.

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