SCAD research

[Nikki051174]

Hi all I have been invited to take part in Leicester University research with bhf into SCAD i was diagnosed in 2020 AT CUHWHope to maybe help others

[Turnipgirl]

At an old job a colleague there died from that and she was only 40 and it was a right shock when I found out!

It's a reminder of how nothing is guaranteed to any of us in life!

[Nikki051174 in reply to Turnipgirl]

I had not one symptom it was found by chance in a blood test x

[Turnipgirl in reply to Nikki051174]

That was lucky!

[Gymlover1979 in reply to Nikki051174]

Please can I ask what blood test, or how you were diagnosed with scad? I’m healthy but had a recent heart attack and I notice in a letter the consultant has questioned scad, but my angiogram was normal.

[Henry20]

What is SCAD please?

[MumaLines in reply to Henry20]

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection, or “SCAD”, is when a tear suddenly occurs within the layers of one or more of the coronary arteries. This can slow down or block the blood flow to the heart, leading to a heart attack.

[Henry20 in reply to MumaLines]

Many thanks.

The only SCAD I knew of is Short-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (SCAD) deficiency is a condition that prevents the body from converting certain fats into energy, especially during periods without food (fasting). It's a very rare genetic disorder.

[MumaLines]

Fantastic news Nikki, You will be helping yourself and others who are diagnosed with SCAD. Good luck my lovely x

[Nikki051174 in reply to MumaLines]

Thank you x