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the hidden heart attack risk in fit women in their 30s, 40s
Cardiologists Dr Rajiv Gulati of Mayo Clinic and Dr Ambuj Roy of AIIMS Delhi explain why SCAD can trigger heart attacks in younger women, how it is diagnosed and treated and what patients need to know.
Why does SCAD disproportionately affect younger and middle-aged women?
The incidence in women suggests a hormonal link, though it is still being studied. Dr Gulati has observed that about 5-10 per cent of all SCAD cases occur after pregnancy, typical... [5290 chars]
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