Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD) and Arterial Dissection Virtual Support Group

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Featured Topic

The Link Between Stress and Health for FMD and SCAD Patients

Description

Learn about the potential impact of cardiac events on mental health, including anxiety and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as well as the bidirectional link between stress and overall health.

Guest Speaker

Jennifer Sumner, PhD | Director, Sumner Stress Lab and Associate Professor, Department of Psychology
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)

About the Group

This online support group meets quarterly, providing a forum for education and open discussion. Each session focuses on topics related to FMD and arterial dissection patients. Led by Heather Gornik, MD, co-director of the Vascular Center and director of the Fibromuscular Dysplasia & Arterial Dissection Program at University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute, the group partners with the Fibromuscular Dysplasia Society of America and Pamela Mace, executive director and FMD patient.

The event is free but registration is required.

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