SCAD: All about the silent heart attack risk striking healthy, younger women
Silent heart attacks, particularly due to Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), pose a hidden threat, especially to younger, seemingly healthy women. SCAD involves tears in heart arteries, often without typical risk factors, making detection challenging. Awareness, careful symptom monitoring, advanced diagnostics, and mental health care are crucial for prevention and timely intervention to save lives.
Silent heart attacks, particularly due to Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), pose a hidden threat, especially to younger, seemingly healthy women. SCAD involves tears in heart arteries, often without typical risk factors, making detection challenging. Awareness, careful symptom monitoring, advanced diagnostics, and mental health care are crucial for prevention and timely intervention to save lives.
