Stories of Gratitude

Shortly after giving birth, Kristen experienced spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), a rare condition that can cause a heart attack.

At 38, Kelley experienced spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), which is the #1 cause of heart attack among younger women.

Over a span of 10 years, Christine twice experienced spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), a rare type of heart attack.

After a heart attack, Lynette learned she had an inherited condition where she has a high level of Lipoprotein(a) cholesterol.

Missy experienced spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), which occurs when there’s a spontaneous tear in an artery that’s apparently healthy.

Shelley underwent a procedure to open a 100 percent blockage in her right coronary artery, a chronic total occlusion (CTO).

After a heart attack, David learned he had an inherited condition where he has a high level of Lipoprotein(a) cholesterol.

Steve was one of the first hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) patients to receive an ICD; MHIF researchers pioneered its use for HCM.