Diseases that cause inflammation of the blood vessels, such as lupus and polyarteritis nodosa, have been associated with SCAD.
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Associated Conditions...
Fibromuscular Dysplasia
Information about this uncommon condition that is found quite frequently in SCAD patients
Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes
Information about this connective tissue disorder a small number of SCAD patients also have
Marfan Syndrome
Information about this condition that a very small number of SCAD patients have
Loeys Dietz Syndrome
Information about this genetic condition that has a link with SCAD
Heart Failure
Explanation of symptoms, treatment and living with heart failure, which some patients develop after their SCAD