Contemporary diagnosis and management of spontaneous coronary artery dissection.

Summary: Imagine having a heart attack, but instead of the usual clogged arteries, it’s caused by a sudden tear in the heart's blood vessels. This is called SCAD (Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection), and it happens most often to younger women. Over the last ten years, doctors have gotten much better at spotting and treating it using special heart cameras and scanners. This review explains why SCAD happens, how to find it early, and the best ways to help patients heal and stay healthy.