What to know about SCAD, a less common type of heart attack that disproportionately affects women

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Robin Eaton wants women to trust their gut when it comes to their heart.

In November 2023, the 46-year-old survived a spontaneous coronary artery dissection, or SCAD — a less common type of heart attack that disproportionately affects women.

"I started having intense pain in my chest. My arms were tingly and my back hurt," she told CBS News of her early symptoms.

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What to know about SCAD, a less common type of heart attack that disproportionately affects women

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