Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection
Hidden in Plain Sight: SCAD as a Major Cause of MI [myocardial infarction] in Women made the August 2025 cover story in Cardiology magazine! Cardiology magazine is published by the American College of Cardiology (ACC)! Along with providing insights into the latest understanding of SCAD and its precipitating factors, Sharonne N. Hayes, MD, FACC, Marysia […]
Updated: 2025-07-29 9:50am PT – Corrected dates Fall not only means back to school, it also means Fall SCADaddles! This fall, we have two SCADaddles: • San Diego (CA) (Sept. 6), register by 8/17 to guarantee your t-shirt • Pittsburgh (PA) (Oct. 5), register by 9/1 to guarantee your t-shirt Join us for comradery, refreshments […]
If you missed Mayo Clinic’s latest research findings or want to watch it one more time, watch it on YouTube. Always a highlight of the SCADaddle weekend, Dr. Sharonne Hayes presented Mayo Clinic SCAD Research Program’s latest research findings at our annual Chicagoland SCAD Reunion Social/Dinner. Afterwards, Dr. Hayes took questions from the audience present […]
It’s hard to believe but the spring/summer 5k SCADaddle Weekends are in the history books. Our 12th Chicagoland (IL) SCADaddle run/walk on June 7at Danada Forest Preserve, Wheaton, IL wrapped up the summer season in style. One of the many highlights included the SCAD presentation at the SCAD Reunion social/dinner by Dr. Sharonne Hayes from […]
Are you a SCAD survivor? Has SCAD affected your family or friends? Let your voice be heard! You can use the "Tell Your Story" link below to submit your information and it will be posted in the blog section of the website (see "Read Stories"). Or, tell your story in a video and send it to us by email. Short (2-3 minute) videos will be posted on our youtube channel.