Many patients find creating a SCAD Information Pack gives them peace of mind. Tell your family and friends where they will find the pack, so they have access to important information relating to your SCAD if it is ever needed. You can include items in a clearly labelled zip-up container such as:
- your hospital discharge letter
- copies of any ECGs
- Beat SCAD leaflets (pdf download* or order FREE printed ones from our Shop)
- Beat SCAD Information Sheets (pdf download*)
- ICE (In Case of Emergency) card (pdf download* or order FREE printed ones from our Shop)
- any recent blood test results
- any recent blood pressure print outs
*Request via our Downloads form.
You also might want to consider buying medical ID jewellery to wear for peace of mind.
FAQs
Beat SCAD recommends creating a SCAD information pack with important information relating to your SCAD. You can include items in a clearly labelled zip-up container such as:
- your hospital discharge letter
- copies of any ECGs
- Beat SCAD literature – download* or order FREE from our Shop
- Beat SCAD’s ICE (In Case of Emergency) card – download* or order FREE from our Shop
- any recent blood test results
- any recent blood pressure print outs
*Request via our Downloads form.
Living with SCAD...
Recovery
What to expect when recovering from SCAD, including information on medications, post-SCAD chest pain and exercise
Emotional Impact
Emotional and psychological recovery often takes longer than physical recovery, but there is help available
Hormones
Expert advice about the use of contraception and hormone replacement therapy after SCAD
Pregnancy
If you are considering having a baby after you've had a SCAD, it's important to understand the risks
Advocating for Yourself
Knowledge is power! SCAD is uncommon, so help your doctors to help you by becoming well informed
SCAD Information Pack
Create a pack of information and documents to carry with you in case of emergency
Returning to Work
Hints and tips about what to consider when thinking about returning to work after a SCAD
Finance
Being off work for a period of time or being unable to return to work can impact your finances, but there are organisations that can help
Travel
Driving, flying, holidays… many SCAD patients have questions about what they can and can't do after SCAD