40s

Marie was a fit and healthy 40-year-old who ran regularly when her SCAD happened in May 2023

Geri had a heart attack five months after her baby was born. When she went to hospital, she was asked if she'd ever taken heroin or cocaine

After Sarah had her SCAD she was put in touch with another SCAD patient, who helped support her

Rebecca had a SCAD during an operation and says it took longer to recover emotionally than physically

A&E Sister Kim was shocked at her diagnosis, but has become more appreciative of her family and friends

Debbie was 49 when she had he SCAD in the gym, but something good came out of it

James was 44 when he had a SCAD and he says the shock affected him more than anything else

Amanda knew something wasn't right, but had a long road to a SCAD diagnosis

Fit and healthy mum, Sarah, says her mental recovery was harder than the physical

Busy HR Director and mum of three, Harriet struggled to find information after her SCAD

Alison says regaining trust in her body was the biggest challenge after her SCAD

Andrea's heart attack symptoms were diagnosed as stress… until a troponin test was done

Jennifer was 40 when she had a SCAD, which was a huge shock to her and her family

Jennifer was told she had a chest infection, but was diagnosed with SCAD a few days later

Mum of three, Michelle, had to have open-heart surgery after her SCAD

Sam's mental health suffered after her SCAD, but with support she was able to move forward

James' life is based around running and he hasn't let a SCAD stop him doing what he loves!