2026 Sanger SCAD Symposium
The Virtual SCAD Symposium 2026 is a comprehensive, patient‑ and clinician‑focused educational program that provides a full‑spectrum overview of spontaneous coronary artery dissection, from initial presentation to long‑term recovery. Through a blend of expert-led talks, patient stories, and interactive panel discussions, the symposium covers SCAD fundamentals including diagnosis, treatment strategies, and emerging research in SCAD, while exploring associated conditions such as fibromuscular dysplasia, pregnancy‑associated SCAD, psychosocial stressors, and menopause. Sessions address practical issues patients and clinicians face after SCAD—ongoing chest pain, recovery expectations, lifestyle and exercise recommendations, and reproductive health—emphasizing individualized care and shared decision-making. The program integrates the latest research insights with lived experience, fostering understanding, empowerment, and connection for a diverse virtual audience navigating life before, during, and after SCAD.
Target Audience
Nurses; Nurse Practitioners; Physicians; Physician Associates
Learning Objectives
- Describe the pathophysiology, triggers, associated conditions, and diagnostic strategies for spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), including the role of hormones, pregnancy, fibromuscular dysplasia, connective tissue disease, and psychosocial stressors.
- Apply evidence‑based approaches to the acute management and recovery phase after SCAD, including treatment selection, cardiac rehabilitation, evaluation of persistent chest pain, medication considerations, and mental health support.
- Counsel patients on life after SCAD using a multidisciplinary and personalized framework, incorporating genetic evaluation, lifestyle and exercise recommendations, future pregnancy considerations, and engagement with advocacy networks and ongoing research opportunities.
Available Credit
- 6.00 AAPA Category 1 CME
- 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 6.00 ANCC
- 6.00 Attendance

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