SCAD heart attacks target new moms, survivor urges awareness

In Canton, Michigan, local reporting during American Heart Month sheds light on spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), a rare heart condition primarily affecting women, often linked to hormonal changes around pregnancy. Nidhi Puri, a 41-year-old mother, experienced SCAD shortly after giving birth, leading to a chaotic emergency-room scene. Despite no family history of heart issues, she is now recovering with cardiac rehabilitation and emphasizes the need for more research and guidance on this condition.