Circulation July 2022 PMID 35656808

Pregnancy and Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: Lessons From Survivors and Nonsurvivors.

Nathan Chan, Diluka Premawardhana, Abtehale Al-Hussaini, Alice Wood, Vasiliki Bountziouka, Deevia Kotecha, Eva Swahn, Henning Palmefors, Christos Pagonis, Sofia Sederholm Lawesson, Jacek Kądziela, Marcos Garcia-Guimarães, Fernando Alfonso, Javier Escaned, Fernando Macaya

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Discussions highlight the critical nature of pregnancy-related SCAD, with many examples of patient stories and summaries emphasizing the importance of awareness and early diagnosis, such as stories of women experiencing symptoms postpartum and calls for better understanding among healthcare providers. The tone and choices of words like 'urgent', 'life-saving', and references to clinical updates underscore a strong perception of the article's significance in advancing maternal cardiovascular health.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the research, emphasizing its importance for understanding pregnancy-related SCAD, with many referencing insights from survivors and clinical updates.

InterestHigh interest

The high interest score reflects active engagement and curiosity, demonstrated by the sharing of patient stories, summaries, and calls for awareness.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts show moderate engagement, including retweets, summaries, and calls to action, indicating a desire to inform and involve healthcare providers and the public.

ImpactModerate impact

The collective tone suggests that the publication is seen as impactful, potentially influencing clinical practice and awareness in maternal heart health.

Abstract in brief

  • The article discusses how pregnancy, particularly the physical and hormonal changes, can increase the risk of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), a serious heart condition.
  • It shares lessons learned from both survivors and non-survivors of SCAD during pregnancy, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and tailored treatment approaches.
  • The study emphasizes the need for heightened awareness among healthcare providers and pregnant women to improve outcomes and reduce risks associated with SCAD.]

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Minnow Walsh, MD, MACC
@MinnowWalsh · X

Pregnancy and Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: Lessons From Survivors and Nonsurvivors #CardioObstetrics #SCAD @CircAHA https://t.co/qiHmGxqpTI https://t.co/BDE0yICUNt

Jun 5, 2022 · 54 likes · 12 shares · 7,831 followers View post →
Pradeep Natarajan
@pnatarajanmd · X

Registry analysis of N=82 women who suffered spontaneous coronary artery dissection in the context of pregnancy. https://t.co/Cl2sXX8Rpj @CircAHA https://t.co/IpXfZNvcl1

Jun 5, 2022 · 41 likes · 16 shares · 25,299 followers View post →
Circulation
@CircAHA · X

#ResearchLetter: Improving understanding of pregnancy-associated SCAD - characteristics of survivors, non-survivors and implications for subsequent pregnancy @UoLCVS @LeicResearch #AHAJournals https://t.co/VL54e6MoSa https://t.co/gWy1X4pL9j

Jun 10, 2022 · 17 likes · 7 shares · 77,310 followers View post →
Marcos García Guimarães
@Guimacardio · X

Pregnancy and Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: Lessons From Survivors and Nonsurvivors https://t.co/oBKXYOTV79

Jun 5, 2022 · 12 likes · 1 share · 772 followers View post →
Tom Johnson
@twj1974 · X

Important data from Dr David Adlam on pregnancy related SCAD @beatscaduk Occurs most frequently in 1st 6months post-partum & majority managed conservatively @JEscaned @rajivxgulati @docsaw @ShaziaTHussain1 https://t.co/El3rWfVg6i

Jun 10, 2022 · 10 likes · 3 shares · 3,584 followers View post →
Beat SCAD UK
@beatscaduk · X

P-SCAD PATIENT STORY: “Don’t always assume that symptoms like pain in the arm or chest are automatically going to be down to breastfeeding… it could be something else,” says Zoe https://t.co/LPTPhSUX6E @LeicResearch @MidwivesRCM @M4RareDiseases @MidwiferyForum @mbrrace @TheBHF

Mar 23, 2023 · 6 likes · 1 share · 1,247 followers View post →

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Rawan
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SCAD is an honorable mention

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SCAD Alliance
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RT @beatscaduk: P-SCAD IN LESS THAN 3 MINUTES! Click here for a quick overview of Pregnancy-related SCAD, three patient stories and resourc…

Mar 27, 2023 · 2 shares · 2,418 followers View post →
Research at Leicester's Hospitals
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Mar 27, 2023 · 2 shares · 3,520 followers View post →
Beat SCAD UK
@beatscaduk · X

P-SCAD IN LESS THAN 3 MINUTES! Click here for a quick overview of Pregnancy-related SCAD, three patient stories and resources giving more information about P-SCAD. https://t.co/inKPK2jzUf @MidwivesRCM @M4RareDiseases @MidwiferyForum @mbrrace @TheBHF @LeicResearch

Mar 27, 2023 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 1,247 followers View post →
Beat SCAD UK
@beatscaduk · X

P-SCAD PATIENT STORY: After having her baby, Geri felt unwell but, despite her husband saying he thought she was having a heart attack, she didn’t believe that could be happening. https://t.co/2hITAei0hk @LeicResearch @MidwivesRCM @M4RareDiseases @MidwiferyForum @mbrrace @TheBHF

Mar 25, 2023 · 4 likes · 1,247 followers View post →
Beat SCAD UK
@beatscaduk · X

P-SCAD PATIENT STORY: “Don’t always assume that symptoms like pain in the arm or chest are automatically going to be down to breastfeeding… it could be something else,” says Zoe https://t.co/LPTPhSUX6E @LeicResearch @MidwivesRCM @M4RareDiseases @MidwiferyForum @mbrrace @TheBHF

Mar 23, 2023 · 6 likes · 1 share · 1,247 followers View post →
Research at Leicester's Hospitals
@LeicResearch · X

RT @beatscaduk: P-SCAD PATIENT STORY: Bronnach a SCAD following the birth of her third son. She is now living with heart failure. https://t…

Mar 21, 2023 · 1 share · 3,520 followers View post →
Beat SCAD UK
@beatscaduk · X

P-SCAD PATIENT STORY: Bronnach a SCAD following the birth of her third son. She is now living with heart failure. https://t.co/tN36DdeEPX @LeicResearch @MidwivesRCM @M4RareDiseases @MidwiferyForum @mbrrace @TheBHF

Mar 21, 2023 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,247 followers View post →
East Midlands Maternal Medicine Network
@_EMMMN · X

David Adlam with an update on coronary artery disease in pregnancy (including SCAD) #EMMMN @ACC_EastMids Further reading

Mar 10, 2023 · 1 like · 137 followers View post →
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Dec 28, 2022 · 2 likes · 2,644 followers View post →
UCL Discovery
@ucl_discovery · X

Open Access UCL Research: Pregnancy and Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: Lessons From Survivors and Nonsurvivors https://t.co/HVHebk8H5D

Oct 26, 2022 · 2,529 followers View post →
Bibliosaude
@Bibliosaude · X

Pregnancy and Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: Lessons From Survivors and Nonsurvivors https://t.co/ePGla2PPIX #PublicaSergas #HULA

Jun 27, 2022 · 1,880 followers View post →
Karen Rockell
@Karen_Rockell · X

RT @twj1974: Important data from Dr David Adlam on pregnancy related SCAD @beatscaduk Occurs most frequently in 1st 6months post-partum & m…

Jun 11, 2022 · 3 shares · 777 followers View post →
Hannah Billig
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Jun 11, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,621 followers View post →
Joseph hill
@josephahill · X

RT @CircAHA: #ResearchLetter: Improving understanding of pregnancy-associated SCAD - characteristics of survivors, non-survivors and implic…

Jun 10, 2022 · 7 shares · 2,414 followers View post →
Circulation
@CircAHA · X

#ResearchLetter: Improving understanding of pregnancy-associated SCAD - characteristics of survivors, non-survivors and implications for subsequent pregnancy @UoLCVS @LeicResearch #AHAJournals https://t.co/VL54e6MoSa https://t.co/gWy1X4pL9j

Jun 10, 2022 · 17 likes · 7 shares · 77,310 followers View post →
thisismichaela
@thisismichaela · X

RT @twj1974: Important data from Dr David Adlam on pregnancy related SCAD @beatscaduk Occurs most frequently in 1st 6months post-partum & m…

Jun 10, 2022 · 3 shares · 2,510 followers View post →
Beat SCAD UK
@beatscaduk · X

RT @twj1974: Important data from Dr David Adlam on pregnancy related SCAD @beatscaduk Occurs most frequently in 1st 6months post-partum & m…

Jun 10, 2022 · 3 shares · 1,248 followers View post →
Tom Johnson
@twj1974 · X

Important data from Dr David Adlam on pregnancy related SCAD @beatscaduk Occurs most frequently in 1st 6months post-partum & majority managed conservatively @JEscaned @rajivxgulati @docsaw @ShaziaTHussain1 https://t.co/El3rWfVg6i

Jun 10, 2022 · 10 likes · 3 shares · 3,584 followers View post →
McMaster Heart Function Education
@MacHeartFailure · X

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Jun 8, 2022 · 12 shares · 508 followers View post →
Deirdre J. Mattina
@drladyheart · X

RT @MinnowWalsh: Pregnancy and Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: Lessons From Survivors and Nonsurvivors #CardioObstetrics #SCAD @Cir…

Jun 6, 2022 · 12 shares · 1,079 followers View post →
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Jun 6, 2022 · 16 shares · 5,284 followers View post →
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RT @Guimacardio: Pregnancy and Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: Lessons From Survivors and Nonsurvivors https://t.co/oBKXYOTV79

Jun 6, 2022 · 1 share · 1,113 followers View post →
Leonardo Ramirez Z.
@cardiomedicos · X

RT @MinnowWalsh: Pregnancy and Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: Lessons From Survivors and Nonsurvivors #CardioObstetrics #SCAD @Cir…

Jun 6, 2022 · 12 shares · 2,484 followers View post →
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@BertomeuLorenzo · X

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Dr Duncan Hogg
@drduncanhogg · X

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Jun 6, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 8,260 followers View post →
Negeen Shahandeh, MD
@negeen_sh · X

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Dr Anastasia Mihailidou FAHA FCSANZ FESC
@AnastasiaSMihai · X

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Jun 5, 2022 · 12 shares · 4,335 followers View post →
Effie Andrikopoulou, MD MBA FACC
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@MinnowWalsh · X

Pregnancy and Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: Lessons From Survivors and Nonsurvivors #CardioObstetrics #SCAD @CircAHA https://t.co/qiHmGxqpTI https://t.co/BDE0yICUNt

Jun 5, 2022 · 54 likes · 12 shares · 7,831 followers View post →
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Pregnancy and Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: Lessons From Survivors and Nonsurvivors https://t.co/oBKXYOTV79

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Registry analysis of N=82 women who suffered spontaneous coronary artery dissection in the context of pregnancy. https://t.co/Cl2sXX8Rpj @CircAHA https://t.co/IpXfZNvcl1

Jun 5, 2022 · 41 likes · 16 shares · 25,299 followers View post →
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