Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection

(SCAD)

Ask your doctor

The following questions can help you talk to your doctor about your risk of having a spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD). Print out or write down these questions and take them to your appointment. Taking notes can help you remember your doctor’s response when you get home.

  1. What caused my SCAD?
  2. Are there any other possible causes for my symptoms or condition?
  3. What specific tests do I need to have performed?
  4. What's the most appropriate treatment for my SCAD?
  5. When is bypass surgery or stents indicated?
  6. Will the tear in my artery caused by my SCAD heal on its own?
  7. What’s my risk of having another SCAD?
  8. Are there any restrictions I need to follow, such as limiting physical activities?
  9. Are there any lifestyle modifications that I need to make?
  10. How can I best manage my SCAD and my other health conditions together?
  11. Is it safe for me to get pregnant?

Improving Patient Care

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) is the leading nonprofit medical society representing invasive and interventional cardiology. Founded in 1978, SCAI’s mission is to lead the global interventional cardiovascular community through education, advocacy, research, and quality patient care. 

SCAI has dedicated its work to advancing the profession and is the designated society for guidance, representation, professional recognition, education, and research opportunities for invasive and interventional cardiology professionals. For more than 40 years, SCAI has personified professional excellence and innovation globally, fostering a trusted community of more than 4,500 members dedicated to medical advancement and lifesaving care for adults and children with cardiovascular disease.  

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