10/22/2025
                                            A new study shows that many women who experience a heart attack have nontraditional causes, with SCAD (Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection) being one of the most common.
SCAD occurs when a small tear forms in a coronary artery, restricting blood flow, and it often shows up in otherwise healthy women, including those who are pregnant, postpartum, or perimenopausal. Because it can mimic a classic plaque-related heart attack, it’s frequently misdiagnosed, which can lead to risky treatments. 
Even with lower levels of heart injury, women who experience SCAD face significant long-term risks if it’s not recognized and managed. 
You can’t always prevent SCAD, but you can protect your heart:
• Keep blood pressure steady,  avoid sudden spikes or crash workouts.
• Eat magnesium + antioxidant-rich foods (greens, avocado, berries).
• Stay hydrated to reduce artery strain.
• Skip crash diets or fasting extremes.
• Watch hormone shifts, pregnancy & perimenopause matter.
• Chest, neck, or jaw pain? Don’t wait , get checked fast.
Awareness saves lives. SCAD is rare but serious, knowing the risks and early symptoms can make a difference.
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📍 Sugar Land + Houston | Richmond, TX
📌 This post is for informational purposes only. Not medical advice.
                                                                   
 
                                                                                                     
                                                                                                     
                                                                                                     
                                                                                                     
                                                                                                     
                                         
   
   
   
   
     
   
   
  