David Carr

David Carr, a cardiology clinician and educator, dives into the riveting case of a 33-year-old postpartum woman with severe chest pain. He unpacks the complexities of spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), detailing its symptoms and prevalence, particularly in women under 50. Carr emphasizes the vital 'plus one' rule for recognizing SCAD in young, stressed women. He discusses the hormonal influences and the importance of conservative management in these cases, challenging common emergency protocols.