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Pregnancy-Linked SCAD More Severe

Data presented at the American College of Cardiology 75th Annual Scientific Session linked pregnancy-associated SCAD to more severe presentation and higher in-hospital major adverse cardiovascular events.

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    P-SCAD patients experience more severe clinical outcomes.

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    Higher rates of STEMI in P-SCAD (18.6%) vs. nonpregnancy SCAD (5.5%).

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    Most patients managed conservatively.

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    Less common fibromuscular dysplasia in P-SCAD.

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    Persistent left ventricular dysfunction noted one year later.

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    Need for further research on long-term recovery in P-SCAD.

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    Majority had history of more than five pregnancies.

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Pregnancy-Linked SCAD More Severe

  • by Kerri Miller

  • March 30, 2026

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