Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is a nonatherosclerotic, nontraumatic separation of the coronary arterial walls and causes acute coronary syndrome and sudden cardiac death. Image Credit: ...

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Vicki Mascareno-Nelson, a patient experience partner at UVM Medical Center, suffered a heart attack known as a spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD). Mascareno-Nelson experienced atypical ...

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