Journey of SCAD Research Dr Abi Al-Hussaini Objectives Where we are - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Journey of SCAD Research Dr Abi Al-Hussaini Objectives Where we are - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Journey of SCAD Research Dr Abi Al-Hussaini Objectives Where we are so far Before the research day On the day of research After the research day Preliminary Data How can you help Where we are so far 328 registrants to
Objectives
- Where we are so far
- Before the research day
- On the day of research
- After the research day
- Preliminary Data
- How can you help
Where we are so far
- 328 registrants to the SCAD website
- 20 from Europe
- 287 Online Questionnaire completed
- New website to be launched
- European Collaboration
- 50 patients seen in research study
Before the research day
Thank you email and Link to the SCAD Questionnaire SCAD MAILBOX Registration to the SCAD UK website With interest in participating in research
SCAD diagnosis verified
Invitation for research Date
Medical data and Angiogram requested
Screening consent
Research date
Patient information sheet and consent form Confirmation email Travel arrangement Any questions
On the day
Arrival Consent Imaging Flow mediated diliation SWS MRI CT Clinical History & Examinati
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Optional Skin Biopsy Retinal Imaging Bloods for Biobankin g Summary
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Clinical Review Questions
Flow Mediated Dilation
Flow Mediated Dilation
Occlusion Cufg release
Intimal Medial Thickness
MRI
CT
Biobanking
Skin Biopsy
Fibroblast cell culture
Retinal Photography
Clinical Phenotyping
- History
- Examination
- Height and Arm Span
- Wight and BP and HR
- Examination of Joints and connective
tissue
Following research day
- Analysis of data
- Generate Reports
- Summary letter
- Follow up Call
- Clinic Follow up
Preliminary data
- Heterogeneous Phenotype
- Young
- Peri/ Post partum
- Perimenapausal
- Men
Menstrual cycle
Hormonal changes
Hormonal changes in Menopause
Hormonal changes with Pregnancy
So far …….
- Most SCAD in the luteal phase
- Perimenapause
- Post partum
- Suggests a hormonal aetiology
- In men….. Not so clear
- Many patient with cyclical recurrent
symptoms commonly in the luteal phase
- Improvement of Symptoms with
Mirena
- Role of Diltiazem to help with
symptoms
- ? Aetiology may be Spasm
Imaging
- CT cohort
Healing of the dissection Seen as early as 4 weeks Aids clinical management
- Magnetic Resonance Angiogram
Vascular abnormality Cardiac MRI No significant infarction, no significant damage Particularly in the conservative managed
Clinical
- Heterogeneous population
- Features of hypermobility
- Most patient have many side efgects from
medications
- Post traumatic Stress, Depression and
Anxiety
- Recurrence rate
Development
- Educate the Cardiology care service
- Education of all medical professionals
- Specialized Rehab program for your
patients
- Understanding the Psychological
impact and provide support
- Referrals
How can you help?
- Registry
- Questionnaire
- Data retrieval
- Research day
- Contact us
- Healthy volunteers
Thank you
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SCAD participants
AM Marsh Ellie Clark BRU nurses Jay Gracey K Green B Wreck K Cooper M Harrison E Beeston IT Support S Sterland R Bramley N Holden Dr Adlam Dr G Mccan Dr Will Adir Francesca Sinai Bart Wagner