Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD). The Condition We Often Miss

In this episode, we bring together a remarkable group of guests
to discuss an often overlooked but incredibly important
condition, Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD). Joining
us today are a SCAD survivor, the clinician who treated her, and
an advocate working to raise awareness and improve patient
outcomes.


Together, they share their powerful and unique perspectives on
what SCAD is, how it presents, and the challenges faced in
recognising it, particularly in the pre-hospital environment,
where diagnostic overshadowing can easily occur. We explore why
SCAD is sometimes missed, how it differs from other cardiac
events, and what clinicians can do to better support patients who
may be experiencing it.


Most importantly, we hear the real lived experience of surviving
SCAD, the uncertainty, recovery, and the crucial role of
awareness and advocacy in improving care pathways.


This conversation is both educational and deeply human, offering
vital insights for pre-hospital professionals, clinicians, and
anyone interested in improving outcomes for patients with this
rare and often misunderstood condition. Tune in to hear their
stories, their expertise, and how we can all play a part in
recognising and responding to SCAD more effectively. You can find
more on SCAD here:
https://beatscad.org.uk/SCAD-for-Patients/What-is-SCAD