Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: Recognition, Triage, and Management in the Emergency Department

[...]the origin, natural history, relationships, and treatment of this disease are still being elucidated. [...]a survivor being closely followed up by a cardiovascular specialist could benefit from any breaking developments in the science. [...]SCAD survivors have connected using social media to an extent that they provided a catalyst for research into the disease and a support network for each other despite the perceived rarity of their condition.19 Social media also may be an avenue for patients to stay up to date with the science surrounding SCAD; as a recent example, a genetic susceptibility has been proposed.20 Families of patients also can be affected and need education and reassurance.