“Below Deck” Star Captain Sandy Yawn Felt Heart Attack Symptoms During a Workout
., director of the Women’s Cardiovascular Health Program at Penn Medicine. “Some people might describe this as chest pressure, tightness, or general discomfort,” she says.SCAD pain is usually located in the middle of the chest and can radiate to your throat, jaw, shoulder, or back, Dr. Lewey says.“When someone experiences SCAD, they are having a heart attack, which means the heart isn’t getting enough blood,” Dr. Lewey explains.
Some people might also feel short of breath, sweaty, nauseous, or vomit, Dr. Lewey says. Trouble swallowing, like Yawn experienced, is likely a side effect of having trouble breathing, Dr. Lewey says.It’s not totally clear. “We suspect that there may be an association with hormonal changes, because SCAD is much more common in women and there is an increased risk of developing it with pregnancy,” Dr. Lewey says.
Ultimately, there’s a lot doctors don’t know about SCAD—but they’re working on it. “There are several ongoing research studies for patients with SCAD that will help us better understand what causes it and how to prevent it in the future,” Dr. Lewey says. In the meantime, following a
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