The study aims to examine the feasibility of a remote exercise program in women recovering from spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) events (heart attacks). Heart attacks caused by SCAD are different to the traditional heart attacks. In SCAD a tear happens within the blood vessels causing partial or full blockage. The population affected by SCAD is hugely different to the population affected by other 'traditional' heart attacks; as SCAD mainly happens in otherwise healthy women. From historical cases, SCAD has been associated with strenuous exercise, however, medical research did not find a link. The recovery after SCAD is also very different from other 'traditional' heart attacks. Cardiac rehab programmes are designed for an older population therefore they may not be suitable for a younger predominantly female population. This study will examine if a remote-exercise programme is achievable in people after a SCAD event.
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Recruitment rate
Timeframe: From initial patient identification until the patient consents to be part of the study. This may take up to 14 days (from initial approach until full informed consent is obtained).
Adherence
Timeframe: At week 8 (56 days) of the intervention.
Acceptability
Timeframe: At 24 (168 days) of the intervention (this is follow up time point three (T3)).
Signal of efficacy: Changes in exercise duration
Timeframe: At week 1 (T1) of the intervention and at the end of the intervention at week 12 (T2) and at follow up of week 24 (T3).
Signal of efficacy: Changes in exercise intensity
Timeframe: At week 1 (T1) of the intervention and at the end of the intervention at week 12 (T2) and at follow up of week 24 (T3).