Please see information below about referrals to a UK SCAD Clinic. There are currently clinics in Leicester, Scotland and London.
Some patients assume if they sign up to take part in the UK SCAD research in Leicester they automatically have a clinical referral, so it's advisable to make it clear that they are separate and in order to see a SCAD specialist they need a referral.
Glenfield Hospital, Leicester
Dr David Adlam’s clinic requires the following:
Referrals from GPs, cardiologists or other healthcare professionals (including rehab professionals): Letter online or email referrals only via the NHS e-referrals system (choose-and-book). The name of the clinic is Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD, FMD and CAE) Service – Cardiology – GH – RWE
This can be found by looking for:
- Speciality: Cardiology
- Clinic type: Not otherwise specified
- Organisation or site name: Glenfield Hospital
Referrals from GPs, cardiologists or other healthcare professionals (including rehab professionals) in Northern Ireland and Wales: Written or email referrals are accepted.
SCAD Service London
Referrals can be sent to Dr Dave Adlam in Leicester (see information for Glenfield Hospital SCAD Clinic) or directly to Hammersmith Hospital.
Dr Rasha Al-Lamee and Dr Dave Adlam’s SCAD clinic will accept letter, email or NHS e-referrals. Please ensure it is clearly labelled for the SCAD service.
Hammersmith Hospital
72 Du Cane Road
London
W12 OHS
SCAD Service Scotland
Referrals can be sent to Dr Dave Adlam in Leicester (see information for Glenfield Hospital SCAD Clinic) or to
SCAD Service Scotland
c/o Fiona Lauriston
Cardiology secretary to Dr Anne Scott
Forth Valley Royal Hospital
Stirling Road
Larbert FK5 4WR
Phone: 01324 566819
Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London
Dr Abtehale (Abi) Al-Hussaini’s clinic requires the following, with all referrals marked as ‘Specialist SCAD referral for Dr Al-Hussaini’:
Referrals from GPs in England: Online referrals only via the NHS e-referrals system.
Referrals from GPs in Scotland and Wales: Written referrals are accepted.
Referrals from Cardiologists: Written referrals.
For Professionals...
What is SCAD?
Knowledge about SCAD is increasing, but we still have a lot to learn. Find out how SCAD can present, symptoms, SCAD facts and the current theories about false lumen formation
Diagnosis
How to diagnose SCAD, risks of invasive angiograms to check for healing and information about post-SCAD Chest Pain Syndrome
Treatments
Clinical trials are needed to identify the best treatments for SCAD patients, but research and clinical practice have resulted in guidelines about conservative management and surgical intervention
Recovery
SCAD experts advise that all patients be referred to cardiac rehab and some people may need emotional support too
Clinic Referrals
Many patients find it beneficial both clinically and emotionally to be referred to a SCAD specialist. It can be instrumental in their recovery, so we encourage healthcare professionals to consider a referral
Research
A round-up of the UK research project and other research and clinical trials around the world