Key result
SCAD recurrence is linked to ~77% higher odds of PTSD in female survivors.
Why the study?
Little is known about the mental health of SCAD survivors or the factors associated with psychological distress following a SCAD event.
Population
1,217 SCAD survivors from 22 countries
Design
Mixed-methods survey study
Authors
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Recurrent SCAD may warrant PTSD screening in female survivors; leaves open causality and requires prospective confirmation.
Cross-Sectional (n=1,217)
Yes
Odds Ratio: 1.77 (95% CI 1.2–2.6)
p-value: p=0.0040
SCAD survivors experience a substantial mental health burden, including persistent fear, anxiety, and PTSD, highlighting the need for targeted mental health support and intervention in this population.
Sonali Sehgal (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) (n=1,217). SCAD recurrence vs. No SCAD recurrence was evaluated on Post-SCAD PTSD diagnosis (OR 1.77, 95% CI 1.20, 2.60, p=0.0040). SCAD recurrence was significantly associated with higher odds of a post-SCAD PTSD diagnosis among female survivors (OR 1.77).
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