Hidden Heart Attack – SCAD (pkg)

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Having a heart attack at age 35 seems unusual, but the woman you’re about to meet suffered what’s called a spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD). Very little is known about the condition and it's hard to diagnose. However, experts at Mayo Clinic continue to do research on SCAD and have results from studies aimed at learning more about this life-threatening condition.  [TRT 2:02]

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