Cardiac Conversations
Cardiac Conversations
Podcast Description
Cardiac education and clinical discussions with nurses in mind. Topics include all this cardiac!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers a range of topics within cardiology, including spontaneous coronary artery dissection, dysautonomia and POTS, and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Episodes are designed to provide evidence-based knowledge, such as the complexities of SCAD in women and the importance of personalized care in heart failure management.
Cardiac education and clinical discussions with nurses in mind. Topics include all this cardiac!
Summary
In this conversation, Dr. Sarah Zaman, an interventional cardiologist and SCAD researcher, discusses the complexities of spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), particularly its prevalence in women. She explains the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment approaches for SCAD, emphasizing the importance of recognizing it as a serious condition that can lead to heart attacks. The discussion also covers the establishment of a SCAD registry, findings related to treatment outcomes, and the challenges faced in managing SCAD patients.
Takeaways
SCAD is a significant cause of heart attacks in women.
Diagnosis of SCAD can be challenging and requires careful assessment.
Emergency departments must treat young women with chest pain as potential heart attack patients.
The SCAD registry aims to improve understanding and treatment of the condition.
Type 2 SCAD is associated with worse outcomes compared to other types.
Strong blood thinners may exacerbate SCAD complications.
Conservative management is often effective for SCAD patients.
Intravascular imaging is essential for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Women often present later to emergency departments with SCAD symptoms.
Research is ongoing to better understand SCAD and improve patient care.
USEFUL LINKS
https://scadresearch.com.au/
https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/for-professionals/fp-spontaneous-coronary-artery-dissection
Published paper by Sarah and team from the registry
https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/article/46/21/2012/8058673
Sound Bites
”90% of SCAD patients are female.”
”SCAD is not related to atherosclerosis.”
”We let the vessel heal by itself in SCAD cases.”
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to SCAD and Women's Heart Health
02:52 Understanding SCAD: Symptoms and Diagnosis
06:04 Emergency Response and Patient Journey
08:58 Angiogram Procedures and SCAD Types
11:50 Research Findings on SCAD Outcomes
14:57 Treatment Protocols and Medication Considerations
17:44 Interventional Strategies and Stenting in SCAD
31:02 Introduction to Cardiac Conversations
31:03 Understanding Cardiac Health
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