Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is an emergency condition that occurs when, without warning, the wall of your coronary artery tears. This can lead to a life-threatening heart attack. Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute’s experienced doctors can diagnose and treat SCAD.
Learning that something is wrong with your heart can be frightening. Fortunately, today there are many options for patients with heart disease. At Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute, our cardiologists are dedicated to providing you with advanced cardiac care.
The Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) Heart and Pregnancy Program is the first in the region and one of only a few in the country. It gives you access to a specialized team of high risk pregnancy physicians and heart care physicians working together to care for pregnant women who have heart disease or another heart-related condition.
Women have unique heart disease risk factors. Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute cardiologists assess your risk early and develop a care plan that keeps your heart healthy during young adulthood, pregnancy, menopause and beyond.
