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Bronnach was 34 and pregnant when she had a SCAD. She had to retire from a job she loved and she now lives with heart failure

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

Zoe had a SCAD and cardiac arrest while having dinner with friends a few weeks after she’d given birth to her daughter

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

After her SCAD Cheryl found support from other patients, which she says was lifesaving

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

Lucy was 28 when she had her SCAD while walking her dogs and had to have a coronary artery bypass

Doctors told Charlotte her symptoms were unlikely to be serious as she was too young and healthy

Life after SCAD has had ups and downs, but Debbie has rediscovered her love for ice skating

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

Rose had three heart attacks in a week just a few months after giving birth to her second child

Denise's SCAD coincided with strenuous exercise and awful menopause symptoms

Clare felt isolated after her SCAD, but found support that helped her regain confidence

Victoria was 35 when shortly after the birth of her second child, she had a SCAD

Two weeks after her third child had been born, Robyn, aged 27, had a SCAD and cardiac arrest

After Rebecca had a SCAD a fortuitous meeting led to the start of the UK research

Linn was 35 when she had her SCAD, but cardiac rehab was a blessing for her

Colette was asked by A&E staff if she had taken drugs but was eventually diagnosed with SCAD

Tracey had a SCAD and cardiac arrest but the quick actions of a paramedic saved her life

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

Jenny had a SCAD while training for a half marathon… and another one 18 months 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

Kate was working long hours and studying for a Masters when she had her SCAD, aged 52

Four weeks after a liver transplant, Karen's life was turned upside down again when she had a SCAD

Carole was an incredible mum, says her son Matt, who is raising funds in memory of his mum

Louise was 51 when she had a SCAD and says the support groups provided invaluable support

After her SCAD, Nicola lost trust in her body, but eventually found a new purpose in her life

After her SCAD, Polly achieved her ambition to gain an Art degree – at the age of 67!

Róisín was 38, a slim, fit and healthy mum of three when she had a SCAD

Three weeks after her daughter was born, Rachel had a SCAD and cardiac arrest