Women’s heart attacks: The emotional and psychological impact

In this episode:

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) and its impact in younger women

Psychological and emotional impact of heart attacks in women (e.g depression, anxiety and PTSD)

Factors that reduce optimal outcomes for women after a heart attack

How best to support women following a heart attack

Experts: Prof Robert M Graham, Cardiologist & Dr Barbara Murphy, Associate Director of Australian Centre for Heart Health

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SCAD Research Inc is a charity dedicated to changing the outcome for SCAD heart attack sufferers. Founded and run by heart attack survivors, they are on a mission to improve the diagnosis, treatment and survival rates for every mum, sister, dad, brother or friend who suffers a heart attack – to save their life and minimise the chances of recurrence. https://scadresearch.com.au/

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